Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Deer Park Hotel Station
Erected by Garrett County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 39° 24.54′ N, 79° 24.493′ W. Marker is in Oakland, Maryland, in Garrett County. It is at the intersection of East Liberty Street and South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east 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: Gas House (a few steps from this marker); B&O Mile Marker (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 Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glades Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Bit of History - The Fireside (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
More about this marker.
[Donor information:]
Gift from Carl & Helena Thrasher
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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 261 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
