Oakwood Post, established in 1835 by Major Joseph R. Brown for the American Fur Company, was an early trading post in Brown County. French explorers called it “place of the scrub oaks,” a landmark used by Indians and Whites alike. Pierre Le Blanc, the first trader, was killed after cruel treatment of a starving Indian gathering corn from the cracks in the post floor in the severe winter of 1836. The original cabin burned and was rebuilt in 1838 by Major Brown. Francis Raundelle (Rondell) expanded the post during his 9-year tenure from 1842 to 1851 as manager. Chief Drifting Goose made this area his camping ground. Following the influx of white settlers in 1879, James Humphrey built a store, and Rondell became a popular spot for picnics, community gatherings, and celebrations. Rondell post office opened in 1880 and closed in 1902, and the store closed in 1915.