Oakland Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Oakland Township was once part of Harmony Township (not to be confused with Harmony Borough in Butler County). Oakland Township was formed from the west part of Harmony Township on December 3, 1853.[3] Oakland Borough was later incorporated from part of Oakland Township in 1883.[4]

Emma Hale Smith, wife of Latter-day Saint Movement founder Joseph Smith, grew up in Oakland Township when it was still part of Harmony Township. During the same time, Joseph lived in Oakland Township and boarded with Emma's family while he was employed by Josiah Stowell. The Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Site preserves the location of their home.