It is becoming a fading generation that recalls life without air conditioning. The old church was no exception. Many Oaklanders remember those days. Not only was the church not air conditioned, but most everyone attending the church returned to their naturally cooled homes. I recall those days where at night you stuck your nose into…
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Who Was William L. Parker?
On August 21st, 1872, William L. Parker signed over a small patch of land on the northern end of his farm to the small congregation that would make up what was then called Oakland Church. He not only donated the land, he was also listed as one of the chief contributors to the building fund….

