Oates is an

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in northern Reynolds County, in the U.S. state of

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. The community is located on Brushy Creek at the intersection of Missouri Route J and county road 836. Nearby communities include

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, approximately seven miles to the east-southeast on the Middle Fork of the Black River and

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, about six miles to the northwest in Iron County.

History

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

References

Unincorporated communities in Reynolds County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{ReynoldsCountyMO-geo-stub