Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gas House
Erected by Garrett County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 39° 24.541′ N, 79° 24.502′ W. Marker is in Oakland, Maryland, in Garrett County. It is at the intersection of East Liberty Street and South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on East Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 S 2nd St, Oakland MD 21550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: B&O Mile Marker (a few steps from this marker); Deer Park Hotel Station (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Daileys Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrett Memorial Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glades Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
More about this marker.
[Donor information:]
Gift of Jerry and Janet Browning and Family
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
