Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of All Who Fought For Our Country
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 17, 2019
1. In Memory of All Who Fought For Our Country Marker
Dedicated to Alvin Chapin Brock
175 Inf. 29 Division
World War II
Who died defending our freedom
November 17, 1944
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 39° 24.428′ N, 79° 24.424′ W. Memorial is in Oakland, Maryland, in Garrett County. It is at the intersection of E Oak Street and S 3rd Street on E Oak Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Oakland MD 21550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Garrett County Civil War Veterans (here, next to this marker); To the Men and Women of Garrett County who fought honorably in Southeast Asia (here, next to this marker); Old Glory (here, next to this marker); Oakland Veterans Park (a few steps from this marker); The First Garrett County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrett County Pilgrimage (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Street Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cobbler Shop (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
this page online
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 17, 2019
2. In Memory of All Who Fought For Our Country Marker & Fountain
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 17, 2019
3. Oakland Veterans Park sign
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 17, 2019
4. In Memory of All Who Fought For Our Country Marker
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, June 17, 2019
5. Blue Star Memorial By-way Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2019. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 21, 2019. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
