THERE ARE SOME PLACES THAT HAVE IT ALL – PERFECT SPOTS TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. <br /> <br />JOIN ME AS WE EXPLORE ONE INTERESTING & INSPIRING COMMUNITY. <br />OAKLAND, MARYLAND, IS A QUIET, PRISTINE TOWN LOCATED JUST MILES FROM THE POTOMAC RIVER IN THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS. <br />FOUNDED IN 1849, OAKLAND WAS NAMED FOR THE MANY OAK TREES THAT DECORATE THE TOWN. <br />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. <br />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. <br /> <br /> <br />OAKLAND IS ALSO HOME TO A RECENTLY RESTORED 1884 TRAIN STATION, WHICH NOW SERVES AS THE B-N-O MUSEUM. <br />LOCATED IN HERITAGE SQUARE, THE MUSEUM IS COMPLEMENTED BY THE GARRETT COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM & THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM. <br />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. <br />WITH AN AVERAGE SNOWFALL OF A 150 INCHES, EACH WINTER THE COUNTY IS ABUZZ WITH CROSS-COUNTRY & DOWNHILL SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, & SNOWMOBILING. <br />HUNTING IS ALSO A POPULAR SPORT IN THE AREA. <br />YEARLY EVENTS INCLUDE THE AUTUMN GLORY FESTIVAL, THE GREAT SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS, THE ICE SCULPTURES OF WINTERFEST, TAKING IT TO THE STREETS, & MORE. <br />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. <br />OAKLAND’S BROADFORD PARK OFFERS ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL FLAT WATER, IDEAL FOR FISHING, SWIMMING, & BOATING, AS WELL AS SCENIC HIKING TRAILS & CROSS COUNTRY PATHS. <br />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. <br />OAKLAND’S COMMUNITY CENTER EVEN FEATURES A NEW OUTDOOR BOCCE COURT. <br />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. <br /> <br /> <br />A STRONG AGRICULTURAL FARMING COMMUNITY LIES JUST SOUTH OF OAKLAND WHICH PROVIDES SOME OF THE HIGHEST PRODUCTION OF OATS, CATTLE, & HAY. <br />MANY WORKERS IN THE OAKLAND AREA RELY ON GARRET COUNTY’S NATURAL RESOURCES WHICH INCLUDE COAL, NATURAL GAS, WOOD, & WIND ENERGY. <br />GARRETT COUNTY MEMOR
