in 1890, the oskar ströms jutefabrik started. this was the foundation of the modern village. on january 27, 1905, oskarström municipal society was founded on both sides of the border, between the parishes of enslöv and slättåkra. as of may 15, 1936 the town's name was spelled oskarström. in 1947 it was separated from enslöv and slättåkra municipalities and formed oskarström market town, halland's first and only market town. the ecclesiastical division between enslöv and slättåkra continued until 1957 when oskarström's congregation was formed. since 1974, it has been part of the municipality of halmstad.