Oakland Main Street
Celebrates its 10 year Anniversary!
Oakland Main Street is celebrating its 10 year anniversary as an accredited member of the National Main Street Program. Oakland Main Street was one of the first three of 18 Maryland Main Street Communities in the state, established in 1998.
“Oakland Main Street has made great strides in the past year,” said Jack L. Cougle, the Oakland Main Street Manager. “People are beginning to come downtown again and enjoy the various events we have had so far this past year. We completed another section of downtown's streetscape and a couple of improvements through the facade program. Revitalization is a slow process and as the area businesses and citizens get involved with its progress nothing but good things will begin to happen. The old town charm will always be there as we stabilize the economic base for the future.”
Oakland, our county seat, has a population of nearly 2000 people and features a nice blend of retail businesses and services including antique shops, high quality mens and womens clothing, locally owned full service pharmacies and even an old-fashioned soda fountain and lunch counter.
Oakland is also home to a restored 1884 train station and the County's Historical Society Museum. The Museum, which is open limited hours, also offers genealogical services. The historic "Queen Anne style" train station is home to "The Shoppes at Heritage Square" which feature locally made items on display for sale and a satellite Chamber of Commerce location for visitor information.
Be sure to visit the 1884 Train Station