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Panoramic view of Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County, MD. Garrett County (/ ɡ ɛr ɪ t /) is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland completely within the Appalachian Mountains. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,806, [1] making it the third-least populous county in Maryland. Its county seat is Oakland. [2]
The most recent county formation in Maryland occurred in 1872 when Garrett County was split from Allegany County. [2] However, there have been numerous changes to county borders since that time, most recently when portions of the city of Takoma Park that had previously been part of Prince George's County were absorbed into Montgomery County in 1997.
Situated on the state's western border, District 1A includes all of Garrett County, and a small portion of Allegany County. [1] Since 2023, it has been represented by Jim Hinebaugh , a Republican. [ 2 ]
The district is represented for the 2023–2027 legislative term in the State Senate by Michael W. McKay (R) and in the House of Delegates by James C. Hinebaugh Jr. (R, District 1A, Garrett County and part of Allegany County), Jason C. Buckel (R, District 1B, part of Allegany County) and Terry L. Baker (R, District 1C, parts of Allegany and Washington Counties).
The Garrett County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 30,097 people within 647.96 square miles (1,678.2 km 2) of jurisdiction within Garrett County, MD. [ 1 ] History
Oakland is in the south-central to western portion of Garrett County. It is set in a small valley near Deep Creek Lake.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.60 square miles (6.73 km 2), of which 2.59 square miles (6.71 km 2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km 2) is water.
The Garrett County Women's Hall of Fame was established in 1995 to honor women who have made contributions to Garrett County, Maryland. It was created by the Garrett County Commission for Women, who inducts women into the Hall of Fame yearly.
In August 1995, Hinebaugh was appointed Director of the Garrett County Department of Economic Development. [1] During his tenure, the department experienced numerous business expansions, a decrease in the unemployment rate from 13.7 percent in 1997 to 7.5 percent in 2011, and the creation of six industrial parks.