Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland
Oakland is the county seat for Garrett County
Mountain Lake Park is in Garrett County
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Absolutely crucial to the success of the unique town of Mountain Lake Park was without question its B&O Railroad station, the point at which hundreds of summer residents and visitors, after departing the extreme head and humidity of . . . — — Map (db m235198) HM
Provided by the Sons of the American Revolution — Little Meadows Chapter — and the Daughters of the American Revolution — Youghiogheny Glades Chapter — in memory of of the sacrifice and vision of our patriot ancestors in the founding of the . . . — — Map (db m235126) WM
On April 7, 1970, 139 employees of the Garrett County Roads Department went on strike asking the Garrett County Commissioners to recognize their affiliation with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). After months . . . — — Map (db m235204) HM
Pfc. James D. Adams •
Pvt. Bernard K. Bachtel •
Pvt. John C. Barnard •
2nd Lt. William E. Barnard •
Pfc. Edward A. Batemen •
T/4 Kenneth F. Beckman •
Pfc. Howard E. Bever •
Pf. Richard E. Bever •
Pfc. Halrand E. Bittinger •
Pfc. . . . — — Map (db m139060) WM
Janet Deem • Nancy Deem • Merle Harvey • Nancy Harvey • Richard Hinkle • Lee Hoffman • Shirley Lee
Dedicated to the memory of the precious children who lost their lives at this railroad crossing, in one of the nation's worst school . . . — — Map (db m235203) HM
The Amphitheater, or New Auditorium, was constructed in 1899, dedicated in 1900, and was considered Mountain Lake Park's most notable asset. Other resort areas had invigorating mountain air, noble oak trees, and no mosquitoes, bur . . . — — Map (db m235087) HM
Because the founder of Mountain Lake Park envisioned the town being a destination point for persons seeking recreation, education, cultural enrichment, and religious experiences, one of the first structures erected was an auditorium—a gathering . . . — — Map (db m235128) HM
When Mountain Lake Park was founded in 1881, clearly the only means of transportation were horse and buggy and possibly bicycles. Consequently, walking was the most practical way to go from point A to point B, so the developers of this . . . — — Map (db m235194) HM
No long farewell embraces,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it.
And no matter how we try,
Our tears can’t build a stairway,
Nor our memories a lane,
That reaches up to Heaven,
To bring you home again.
So with . . . — — Map (db m480) HM
