Oakley Pioneer Benches under an old oak tree.

Several years ago an Oakley resident put two benches under an old oak tree along downtown's Main Street as a memorial for his wife. Before dying his wife had always wanted to put a bench under the old tree and place plaques on it honoring the pioneering families of Oakley. She never got to see her wish come true however, as she died the day before the benches were placed under the tree. She at least knew that her wish had finally been granted before she died. Since the benches were placed under the tree, several other families have placed plaques on the benches. Here are the benches and their plaques.