Oakland, Maryland

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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 Oakland is often referred to as, “A great small town!” Oakland was formally incorporated as a town in 1862. The town is home to the historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Oakland Station, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and restored in the 2000s. Today, the station is mainly used for special organizations or gatherings, although trains still run on tracks behind the station. A gift shop is located within the station. Seasonal decorations and events, such as a Christmas tree, are located at the station. The Main Street District comprises historic two- to four-story edifices with retail businesses, such as a theater, museum, bookstore, pharmacy, antique shops, clothing stores, and banks. Many of the buildings in the downtown area are Victorian architecture. Much of the central...

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