October 4, 1947

The town of Oakhaven (Hempstead County) was incorporated. Originally built as housing for officers serving at the Southwestern Proving Ground during World War II, Oakhaven never had a post office or a school. Across the highway from Oakhaven, military buildings were converted into a steel manufacturing plant.

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