Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Oakland came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Oakland in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Oakland. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Oakland:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

We found Oakland in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Oakland for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Oakland. See our Misc Page for Oakland for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Oakland:

The following routes mentioned Oakland as a scheduled stop:

The Metropolitan: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Metropolitan (train schedule from 1969). The Metropolitan travelled between Washington (DC) and Cincinnati (OH)

The National Limited: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct National Limited (schedule from 1941). The National Limited travelled between New York (NY) and Saint Louis (MO)

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Oakland. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Garrett County: www.co.garrett.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/