Oakland

About Oakland

Oakland is a town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,851 at the 2020 census. Oakland was founded in 1851 and was incorporated in 1862

Oakland is often referred to as, “A great small town!”

Oakland was formally incorporated as a town in 1862.

The town is home to the historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Oakland Station, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and restored in the 2000s. Today, the station is mainly used for special organizations or gatherings, although trains still run on tracks behind the station. A gift shop is located within the station. Seasonal decorations and events, such as a Christmas tree, are located at the station.

The Main Street District comprises historic two- to four-story edifices with retail businesses, such as a theater, museum, bookstore, pharmacy, antique shops, clothing stores, and banks. Many of the buildings in the downtown area are 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.

In the late 19th century and early 20th century, a large hotel named the Oakland Hotel was located near Oakland Station. It was constructed in 1878 by the B&O Railroad. The hotel was a major tourist attraction until it was torn down in the early 20th century.

One of the most prominent and historic churches in Oakland is St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, where U.S. Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, James Garfield, Grover Cleveland, and Benjamin Harrison have all attended services. As a result, it is now known as the "Church of Presidents". Another prominent and historic church is St. Peter the Apostle Church, a Catholic church located on Fourth Street. A large neoclassical courthouse prominently stands in the town center.

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Oakland weather: 7-day forecast

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Living in Oakland

Median household income

$53,289

Median home value

$244,400

Median rent

$670/mo

Median age

51.1

Map of Oakland

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Oakland, MD population

Oakland had 1,851 residents in the 2020 Census.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Oakland at a glance

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Towns near Oakland

• Mountain Lake Park1.6 mi SE
• Loch Lynn Heights2.4 mi SE
• Crellin4.0 mi SW
• Deer Park4.1 mi E
• Hutton4.2 mi W
• Terra Alta, WV7.8 mi W
• Gorman9.0 mi S
• Swanton9.5 mi E
• Bayard, WV10.3 mi S
• Aurora, WV10.3 mi SW
• Kitzmiller11.9 mi E
• Elk Garden, WV13.3 mi E

Straight-line distance between town centers.

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