Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Kildow Mill
On this site stood the Kildow Mill, the location of a grist mill since 1830.
The original mill was built at this bend in the Little Youghiogheny River, by Murry Thayer for Issac McCarty who owned several hundred acres of land in the area. The mill was powered by a water wheel using water from the river. At sometime after its construction Murry Thayer also used the mill as a saw mill and with the lumber built several houses in the area of the mill. For a short time the area around the mill was known as "slab town."
In 1855, McCarty sold his land, including the mill and moved West. A number of people owned the mill after that date; they improved the mill building to its final size and appearance.
In 1877, the mill was bought by Peter Martin who installed a steam engine to power the mill.
The final owner of the mill was Michael Kildow, giving it the name "Kildow's Mill." The mill building was torn down in the early 1950's.
Erected by Town of Oakland, Maryland.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Town of Oakland series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 39° 24.44′ N, 79° 24.7′
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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: Garrett County Courthouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oakland Hotel (about 700 feet away); Site of Oakland Hotel (about 700 feet away); A Bit of History - The Fireside (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bottle Cap Mosaic (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rasche Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gas House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Third Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
Another marker is no longer nearby. MaryLandscapes (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on October 24, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
