Oates, Missouri

Oates is an unincorporated community in northern Reynolds County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.^[1] The community is located on Brushy Creek at the intersection of Missouri Route J and county road 836. Nearby communities include Black, approximately seven miles to the east-southeast on the Middle Fork of the Black River and Buick, about six miles to the northwest in Iron County.^[2]

History

A post office called Oates was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1920.^[3] The namesake of Oates is unknown.^[4]