Oakland, Maryland
| Oakland, Maryland | |
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| Town | |
 Location of Oakland, Maryland |
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| Coordinates: 39°24′38″N 79°24′16″W / 39.41056°N 79.40444°W | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| State |
 Maryland
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| County |
 Garrett
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| Area | |
| • Total | 2.60 sq mi (6.73 km2) |
| • Land | 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,398 ft (731 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,925 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,902 |
| • Density | 743.2/sq mi (287.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 21550 |
| Area code(s) | 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-57650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0586276 |
| Website | www |
Oakland is a town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland. The town has a population of 1,925 according to the 2010 United States Census. The town is also the county seat of Garrett County and is located within the Pittsburgh DMA.
Oakland is situated only miles from the source of the Potomac River, which flows directly into the Chesapeake Bay. It is also near the Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake, a major ski resort for many Marylanders and other visitors. The Autumn Glory Festival, a fall festival that attracts a great number of tourists, takes place in Oakland every October.
Oakland was formally incorporated as a town in 1862.
The town is home to a historic B&O railroad station, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and restored in the 2000s.Trains still run on the rail tracks behind the station, but it is mainly used for special organizations or gatherings at present. A gift shop is located within the station. In front of the station, there are a plethora of festivities that go on, mainly seasonal activities such as housing the town Christmas tree, decorating the plaza for a holiday, and sometimes parties.
Main Street of Oakland consists mainly of historic two to four story edifices that house the main shopping facilities in the area, such as a theatre, museum, book store, a local pharmacy, antique shops, clothing stores and banks. Many of the homes and businesses in the downtown area are examples of Victorian architecture. Much of the central section of Oakland is part of the Oakland Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Also listed on the National Register are the Garrett County Courthouse and Hoye Site.
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