The Early Days of Oakwood Lakes

Old Map

Oliphant's Mill Pictures

Nancy and Frank Magnussen bought a lot in 1958 and had their house custom built by Walt Claypool. They moved into their new home on Oakwood Drive in April 1959. Magnussen's house was the 11th in the development, which was called Colony Club back then. It was the only house on the Tuckerton side of Elm street. The log cabin built by Mr. Custer on the corner of Cedar and Pine trail was already there. Times were different in 1958. There was no business on the intersection of Tuckerton and Taunton - no gas station or WaWa. Tuckerton was still a dirt road! Taunton had the right of way on the intersection with Tuckerton. During hunting season, hunters were plentiful just across the street from their house. The Magnussens used to worry about their dog until hunting season was over. Other early residents of Oakwood Lakes were: Mickey Gray (1953) Charles J Gehring (1954) Jay and Alfreda Custer Vic and Virginia Hewitt

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