THERE ARE SOME PLACES THAT HAVE IT ALL – PERFECT SPOTS TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY.
JOIN ME AS WE EXPLORE ONE INTERESTING & INSPIRING COMMUNITY.
OAKLAND, MARYLAND, IS A QUIET, PRISTINE TOWN LOCATED JUST MILES FROM THE POTOMAC RIVER IN THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS.
FOUNDED IN 1849, OAKLAND WAS NAMED FOR THE MANY OAK TREES THAT DECORATE THE TOWN.
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE B-N-O RAILROAD WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE EARLY GROWTH OF OAKLAND, WHICH SERVED AS A STOP IN THE COUNTRY’S FIRST COMMON CARRIER RAILROAD.
The B&O Railroad played a very important role in the early resort development of Garrett County & Oakland. The railroad brought travelers from the more urban areas of Maryland & Washington DC to Oakland for the cool mountain air, clean water & scenic beauty. Early visitors were presidents; Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, & Benjamin Harrison.
OAKLAND IS ALSO HOME TO A RECENTLY RESTORED 1884 TRAIN STATION, WHICH NOW SERVES AS THE B-N-O MUSEUM.
LOCATED IN HERITAGE SQUARE, THE MUSEUM IS COMPLEMENTED BY THE GARRETT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM & THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM.
Residents value the community’s heritage as a wilderness mountaintop that transformed into a bustling place of commerce, & a vacation paradise. Oakland’s history is reflected everywhere you look, whether it’s our appreciation for the arts, historic architecture, friendly neighborhoods, or community spirit.
WITH AN AVERAGE SNOWFALL OF A 150 INCHES, EACH WINTER THE COUNTY IS ABUZZ WITH CROSS-COUNTRY & DOWNHILL SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, & SNOWMOBILING.
HUNTING IS ALSO A POPULAR SPORT IN THE AREA.
YEARLY EVENTS INCLUDE THE AUTUMN GLORY FESTIVAL, THE GREAT SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS, THE ICE SCULPTURES OF WINTERFEST, TAKING IT TO THE STREETS, & MORE.
Garrett County has been a destination point for tourist for over a century. And Oakland a main street community draws those folks into town with its cultural events, special festivals, its museums, farmers markets, shops & its old fashion small town atmosphere.
OAKLAND’S BROADFORD PARK OFFERS ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL FLAT WATER, IDEAL FOR FISHING, SWIMMING, & BOATING, AS WELL AS SCENIC HIKING TRAILS & CROSS COUNTRY PATHS.
MANY ENJOY A CASUAL SUMMER BIKE RIDE ON THE THREE-MILE TRAIL AROUND OAKLAND, SOME STOPPING AT GLADES TOWN PARK FOR A PICNIC OR GAME OF PICKLEBALL.
OAKLAND’S COMMUNITY CENTER EVEN FEATURES A NEW OUTDOOR BOCCE COURT.
Oakland is extremely proud of the support shown b y our community, whether it’s a fund raiser for a charitable cause for a family in need, support of our little league teams sport aerobics team, or state champion high school teams. We're very proud of our award winning education system & the continuing community's support of our youth.
A STRONG AGRICULTURAL FARMING COMMUNITY LIES JUST SOUTH OF OAKLAND WHICH PROVIDES SOME OF THE HIGHEST PRODUCTION OF OATS, CATTLE, & HAY.
MANY WORKERS IN THE OAKLAND AREA RELY ON GARRET COUNTY’S NATURAL RESOURCES WHICH INCLUDE COAL, NATURAL GAS, WOOD, & WIND ENERGY.
GARRETT COUNTY MEMOR
