National Register of Historic Places

Oakland Historic District

Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland
Listed
January 26, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84001798

About this property

Oakland Historic District is a national historic district in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland. It is an L-shaped area in the central and older section of Oakland containing 206 buildings. They reflect the evolution of this rural county seat from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. It includes the Garrett County Courthouse, but the majority of the buildings are residential, of frame construction and positioned with deep setbacks from the street, surrounded by large lawns. Several churches, schools, and a library are scattered in the district. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Location

Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland
39.41083, -79.40536

Categories

COMMERCEECONOMICSTRANSPORTATIONENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONEDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURECOMMUNICATIONS
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Garrett County Courthouse
Industrial
0.2 mi
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, Oakland
Industrial
0.4 mi
Creedmore
Industrial
1.4 mi
Mountain Lake Park Historic District
Listed
1.6 mi
Pennington Cottage
Industrial
3.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Imboden Raid on Northwestern Virginia
1863Civil War
7.8 mi
Imboden's Shenandoah Valley Raid (WV)
1863Civil War
8.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Oakland Historic District listed on the National Register?

Oakland Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Oakland Historic District?

Oakland Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oakland Historic District?

The period of significance for Oakland Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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