Village of Oakley
This little hamlet was formerly called Spring Grove. It is located on section 30. This place originated with the erection of a carding mill by Isaac KLINE in 1843. The first business was opened by A. J. HOFFMAN, in 1847. Many changes have taken place among those who sold goods in the one store building in the place. But among those who have been in trade here are remembered, John and Daniel HAUVER, Mott HARRINGTON, George AURAND and his brother.
In 1884 Frank MILLER was the only merchant.
Samuel MATTISON, the oldest in years and in service of any blacksmith in Green county, is the blacksmith of the place. He commenced here before the war, and has worked for over fifty years in iron, and most of the time in this town.
Extracted form the "History of Green County, Wisconsin" published by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, Ill. 1884; pages 1056-1057.
In 1884 Frank MILLER was the only merchant.
Samuel MATTISON, the oldest in years and in service of any blacksmith in Green county, is the blacksmith of the place. He commenced here before the war, and has worked for over fifty years in iron, and most of the time in this town.
Extracted form the "History of Green County, Wisconsin" published by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, Ill. 1884; pages 1056-1057.