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

Rasche Blacksmith Shop

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020

1. Rasche Blacksmith Shop Marker

Inscription. On this site in 1851 stood the blacksmith shop operated by Henry August Rasche, then in the employ of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The B & O line was at the time being extended through Oakland, Allegany County, Maryland, westward into Preston County, Virginia. Mr. Rasche later served as Justice of the Peace and owned and operated a flour mill on Water Street in Oakland until his accidental death in that mill in 1894.

Erected by Garrett County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 39° 24.496′ N, 79° 24.477′ W. Marker is in Oakland, Maryland, in Garrett County. Marker is at the intersection of Alder Street and Second Street, on the right when traveling west on Alder Street. The marker is on the Alder Street wall of the Marvin's Menswear in the National Bank Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 E Alder St‎, Oakland MD 21550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bottle Cap Mosaic (a few steps from this marker); A Bit of History - The Fireside (within shouting distance of this

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