Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bottle Cap Mosaic

— The Oakland Clean and Green Team —

Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 5, 2022

1. Bottle Cap Mosaic Marker

Inscription. The Clean and Green Team, one of several teams formed in 2016 to assist with revitalization projects for Oakland, completed this Bottle Cap Mosaic in the summer of 2019. Plastic caps were collected by area schools and businesses, then sorted out by color by the Green Team volunteers. The Garrett Arts Council supplied the funds for the PVC panels, glue and screws. Garrett County Extension Office employees glued the lids to 3 of the panels and Oakland Girl Scout Troop #55004 finished the last 4 panels. Green team members then screwed each of the estimated 1500 caps onto the panels. The team is hoping that more mosaics will be completed in the future using more of the thousands that were collected. The clean and Green Team was also involved with the completion of the Oakland Dog Park and the upkeep of the Keep Oakland Beautiful planters downtown.

Erected 2009 by Garrett Arts Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.

Location. 39° 24.483′ N, 79° 24.474′ W. Marker is in Oakland, Maryland, in Garrett County.

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It is on East Alder St east of South 2nd St, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 E Alder St, Oakland MD 21550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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: Rasche Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); A Bit of History - The Fireside (within shouting distance of this marker); Cobbler Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oakland Veterans Park (about 400 feet away); Deer Park Hotel Station (about 400 feet away); Local Muralists Bring History to Life (about 400 feet away); Gas House (about 400 feet away); B&O Mile Marker (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.

Bottle Cap Mosaic and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 5, 2022

2. Bottle Cap Mosaic and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.