Page 60 - Garrett County 2023/2024 Visitors Guide

COMMUNITY PROFILE: TOWNS
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK
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Another historic resort town, Mountain Lake Park, sits between Loch Lynn Heights and Oakland. Mountain Lake Park’s origins date to 1881, when a small group of Wheeling, W.Va. and Oakland residents identified the area
as suitable for establishing a summer resort founded on Christian principles. A year later, J.M. Jarboe of Oakland began building the famous Mountain Lake Hotel, and the town became a popular holiday destination through the 1940s. Prominent visitors included President William Howard Taft, Mark Twain, William Jennings Bryan and evangelist Billy Sunday.
Mountain Lake Park’s rich heritage is still evident in a variety of Victorian-style homes that have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today’s most popular attraction in town is the Simon Pearce Factory Store, which offers glassblowing demonstrations and sales of stunning glassware.
Population: 1,975 Elevation: 2,466 Incorporated: 1931
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OAKLAND
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Garrett’s county seat is also a National Main Street community, as designated
by the National Historic Trust. The town’s architecture is notable for its Victorian influences, and the 1884 Queen Anne- style B&O Train Station is one of its historic centerpieces.
The Mountain Fresh Farmers Market is a fixture at Oakland’s outdoor pavilion, which also hosts events such as the Little Yough Summer Music Festival. Oakland has a state- designated Arts & Entertainment District
as well as numerous independently owned shops and restaurants.
For business owners, Oakland offers unique opportunities through the Main Street Program in association with the Greater Oakland Business Association.
Population: 2,099 Elevation: 2,534 Incorporated: 1862
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