Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Rev. John A. Grant
1923 - 2012
| | Oakland Native Civil Engineer Episcopal Priest and Historian Extraordinaire! | |
This unique spire originally topped the steeple of the Garrett Memorial Church, now St. Matthews Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Liberty and Second Streets. The church was the gift of John Work Garrett for whom Garrett County is named.
Spire Restored by The Scheffel Family of Allegany Welding
Erected by Garrett County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 39° 24.6′ N, 79° 24.481′ W. Marker is in Oakland, Maryland, in Garrett County. It can be reached from East Liberty Street 0.1 miles west of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 E Liberty 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: 1938 McCormick-Deering Farmall F14 & 1942 John Deere (a few steps from this marker); Oakland (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glades Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); 1884 Oakland Train Station (within shouting distance of this
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Oakland (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020
3. Nearby dedication plaque for Mary Lucille (Hoye) Magro
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 378 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
