Oakland, Rhode Island

Oakland is a village in Burrillville, Rhode Island. It was developed in the 19th century at the site of a stone mill near the confluence of the Chepachet and Clear Rivers. It is one of the few remaining stone mills in this state. Most of the village is included in the Oakland Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the housing in the village was built for mill workers, although there are several more elaborate homes built for mill executives.

Demographics

Oakland is a small community in the northwest corner of Rhode Island with many woodland areas and rivers. The town relies on volunteer firefighters. Each day a whistle sounds at 5 p.m. from the Oakland-Mapleville Fire Department, as well as whenever fire personnel are needed. Many historic mills are scattered throughout the town, as well as mill-style neighborhoods.