Place:Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, United States

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NameOakland
TypeTown
Coordinates39.411°N 79.404°W
Located inGarrett, Maryland, United States
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Oakland is a town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States. The town has a population of 1,925 according to United States Census 2010 figures. The town is also the county seat of Garrett County and is located within the Pittsburgh DMA.

Oakland is situated only miles from the source of the Potomac River, which flows directly into the Chesapeake Bay. It is also near the Wisp Resort at Deep Creek Lake, a major ski resort for many Marylanders and other visitors. The Autumn Glory Festival, a fall festival that attracts a great number of tourists, takes place in Oakland every October.

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