About Oakdale, CA

Oakdale, California was so named because of the large number of oak trees that are located in the hills of the community. The community is located close to the Stanislaus River. Oakdale also has a rich history. There was the discovery of gold in 1848, next to the, Stanislaus River and the native Indian tribes were friendly.

The representatives of the Visalia and Stockton Railroad, decided to run the railroad to through the location that is currently known as Oakdale, California in 1848. This resulted was a stampede to mine the gold. After buying the property the railroad, they were able to extend the railroad to the gateway of the mines from Stockton. In 1871, Andrew Jackson was the owner of a large parcel of property there, and he offered the property to the railroad, and Oakdale was officially established.

In 1853, a man named Francis Cottle, along with uncle and son a herd of cattle to the location the new settlement and then decided to homestead in the region. They were made section, in 1853 made it their home, and thus were the first white pioneers of what is currently known of Oakdale. In 1865, they bought numerous acres of property of property east of what is currently known Oakdale. In 1854, the region area became part of the what is a currently as known as Stanislaus County.

In 1854, of those Magnificent oaks were used to construct the Stockton State Hospital in 1854, while the railroad was clearing the property next to the edge of the river in order to be to lay down the tracks and as such the railroad extended in Oakdale, and the settlement rapidly came to be became a hub for freight center that allowed the established the businesses for the settlement. Stables started an operating general stores in order to able to accommodate the teamsters. Farmers raised barely and hay so that They could feed their animals.

The population of Oakdale was about 500 people by 1880. By 1886, the population. The community had increased to about 1,000 people. The community had a dentist, three doctors, and churches were established, such as the Methodist Church, which, in 1881, received its first pastor. In 1891, the Free Methodist church was established. Churches started to play an important role in the development of the community was well in unity, of the community as churches were constructed. Before 1900, the social life of the community was comprised of skating, dancing, choral, and many different clubs, and literature. The growth of the settlement was the settlement depended on education. Therefore, in 1881, an elementary school was constructed and there three to tutor the students.

The year 1906 brought in incorporation of Oakdale as a city. By1909, an irrigation system arrived, which allowed ranchers to plant almond and fruit trees The stockmen raised poultry hogs, cattle, and sheep. They also operated dairy farms. These days, Oakdale is diverse, being both industrial and agricultural. The residents of Oakdale have considerable amount to be proud of, that includes a picturesque and peaceful countryside, well-kept homes, in addition to the industry as well as their agriculture. All of these advantages have that brought numerous forefathers to this location.

The first outdoor rodeo in the western U.S. was the rodeo that is held in Oakdale. This rodeo has been held come rain or shine since 1954. Oakdale is well known as being the Cowboy Capital of the World, as the result of the numerous successful cowboys that are members of the Professional Rodeo Association cowboys who reside here. These days, there contestants. Currently, there are more than 400 cowboys that have members in the associated, and they currently include female barrel racers, which are frequently professional athletes rather than the born on a ranch and bred contestants of the past days. During the last decade, the purse for the winner has significantly increased, as the pride of the saddle club in Oakdale as it delivers a superior exhibition.