Oakland, Maryland
Oakland is a town of 2,254 people in Garrett County, Maryland, founded in 1862.
Why visit Oakland
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Front Page Stage, Our Town Theatre, Creedmore and Garrett County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 105 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oakland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oakland
Oakland is a town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,851 at the 2020 census. Oakland was founded in 1851 and was incorporated in 1862
From the Wikipedia article Oakland, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks12
Creedmore
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Maryland
Garrett County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic county courthouse in Oakland, Maryland, United States
Mountain Lake Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
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Oakland Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, USA
Oakland station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Former railway station in Oakland, Maryland
Garrett County Museum of Transportation
Museum · 0.6 mi
108 East Liberty Street, Oakland
We-Sa 10:00-15:00
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station
Museum · 0.6 mi
117 East Liberty Street, Oakland
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes24
Fox's Pizza Den
Restaurant · Pizza
259 North 3rd Street, Oakland
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
6 South 3rd Street, Oakland
Mo-We,Su 10:30-22:00; Th-Sa 10:30-23:00
Sweitzers BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
111 North 3rd Street, Oakland
Mo,We-Th 11:00-14:00; Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa-Su 11:00-15:00
3rd Street Diner
Diner · American
208 North 3rd Street
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Black Hawk Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
225 East Oak Street, Oakland
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
Don Patrón Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
13107 Garrett Highway, Oakland
Mo-Th 11:00-21:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:15; Su 11:00-20:45
Tomanetti's Pizza and Otalian Eatery
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.8 mi
308 South 2nd Street, Oakland
Englanders Grill and Soda Fountain
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
205 East Alder Street
Stephanie's Sweet Shop
Bakery · 0.7 mi
216 East Alder Street, Oakland
12 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
Oak Park Church of the Brethren
Church · Church Of The Brethren · 1.3 mi
110 Church Lane, Mountain Lake Park
Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
206 South 4th Street, Oakland
Bethel United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.6 mi
512 Dave Turney Street
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
325 Weber Road
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.6 mi
130 East Liberty Street
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare4
Map of Oakland
89 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 18°F | 3.9 in | 30.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 3.6 in | 22.0 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 4.3 in | 19.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 4.3 in | 3.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 30°F | 3.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 4.3 in | 21.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oakland 1 Se Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Garrett County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Garrett County Airport (ODM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Mountain Lake Park 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Grantsville 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Cheat Lake 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Frostburg 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Bel Air 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Morgantown 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Cresaptown 33 mi east, about 52 min by car
- La Vale 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Cumberland 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Fairmont 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2ndStreet OaklandMD 2589, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2021-08-07 17 00 10 View north along U.S. Route 219 (Third Street) at Center Street in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakland Maryland Hotel from Book of the Royal Blue April 1909 Vol 12 No 07 Page 10, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, Public domain
- B&O Caboose at Oakland station - September 2010, jpmueller99, CC BY 2.0
- B & O Train Station -- Oakland (MD) August 2011, Ron Cogswell, CC BY 2.0
- RailroadStationOakland2012, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakland B&O Station, jpmueller99, CC BY 2.0
- 2021-08-07 12 59 06 View south along U.S. Route 219 (Third Street) at Alder Street in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 13 21 27 View east along Maryland State Route 39 (Oak Street) at Second Street in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-06 11 35 56 View west along Maryland State Route 39 (Oak Street) at U.S. Route 219 (Third Street) in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 13 00 47 View west along Maryland State Route 39 (Oak Street) at U.S. Route 219 (Third Street) in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakland Station, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
- 2021-08-07 13 24 44 View south along U.S. Route 219 (Oak Street) at Maryland State Route 39 (Oak Street) and Third Street in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 16 56 08 View south along Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) at Green Street in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 16 54 51 View north along Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) at U.S. Route 219 (Oak Street-Garrett Highway) and Maryland State Route 135 (Maryland Highway) in Oakland, Garrett County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-06 11 54 59 View north along Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) at U.S. Route 219 (Oak Street) and Maryland State Route 135 (Maryland Highway) in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 16 54 10 View north along U.S. Route 219 (Oak Street) at Maryland State Route 135 (Maryland Highway) and Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 16 53 07 View west along Maryland State Route 135 (Maryland Highway) at U.S. Route 219 (Garrett Highway-Oak Street) and Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) in Oakland, Garrett County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-10-09 16 01 02 View north along Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) at U.S. Route 219 (Garrett Highway) and Maryland State Route 135 (Maryland Highway) in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 14 33 40 View east along Maryland State Route 135 (Maryland Highway) at U.S. Route 219 (Garrett Highway-Oak Street) and Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) in Oakland, Garrett County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 13 26 56 View south along U.S. Route 219 (Garrett Highway) at Maryland State Route 135 (Maryland Highway) and Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 14 32 43 View north along U.S. Route 219 (Garrett Highway) at Maryland State Route 135 (Maryland Highway) and Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-10-09 15 58 33 View north along U.S. Route 219 (Garrett Highway) at Maryland State Route 135 (Maryland Highway) and Maryland State Route 219 (Ninth Street) in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 16 50 26 View east along Maryland State Route 825 (Oakland Drive) just east of South 11th Street on the border of Oakland and Mountain Lake Park in Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 16 50 30 View west along Maryland State Route 825 (Oakland Drive) just east of South 11th Street on the border of Oakland and Mountain Lake Park in Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 7, East Oakland, MD 21550, USA - panoramio (4), Raman Patel, CC BY 3.0
- 2021-08-07 16 41 47 View east along Maryland State Route 825 (Oakland Drive) at D Street and Pensinger Boulevard in Mountain Lake Park, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-07 16 40 48 View west along Maryland State Route 825 (Oakland Drive) at G Street, Deer Park Avenue and Baltimore Avenue in Mountain Lake Park, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-06 11 59 04 View west along Maryland State Route 825 (Oakland Drive) at Deer Park Avenue in Mountain Lake Park, Garrett County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MountainLakeParkHistoricDistrict 2599, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garrett County Courthouse, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Creedmore2012, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LibertyStreet OaklandMD 2577, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CSX Engine 518 - September 2010, jpmueller99, CC BY 2.0
- ISS038-E-28283 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-11174 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-131624 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-106464 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-862 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-861 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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