Garrett County Maryland
“Gateway to the West”
Garrett County Maryland
Allegany County is located in the northwestern region of Maryland. Its county seat is the city Cumberland. Allegany County is sometimes referred to “Where the South Begins”. The name Allegany is derived from a local Lenape word, welhik hane or oolikhanna, which means ‘best flowing river of the hills’ or ‘beautiful stream’. Allegany County has a successful arts community, is rich in historical stories and places, and boasts a variety of outdoor recreation activities.
Western Maryland was originally part of Prince George’s county when Maryland was formed in 1696. New counties were formed over time such as Frederick county in 1748, Montgomery and Washington county in 1776, and Garrett county in 1872.
Garrett County History
Allegany County is located in the northwestern region of Maryland. Its county seat is the city Cumberland. Allegany County is sometimes referred to “Where the South Begins”. The name Allegany is derived from a local Lenape word, welhik hane or oolikhanna, which means ‘best flowing river of the hills’ or ‘beautiful stream’. Allegany County has a successful arts community, is rich in historical stories and places, and boasts a variety of outdoor recreation activities.
Western Maryland was originally part of Prince George’s county when Maryland was formed in 1696. New counties were formed over time such as Frederick county in 1748, Montgomery and Washington county in 1776, and Garrett county in 1872.
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Garrett County City/Town Guide
- Accident
- Deer Park
- Kitzmiller
- Friendsville
- Granstville
- Mountain Lake Park
- McHenry
- Oakland
Garrett County MD Highlights
- Deep Creek Lake State Park
- Swallow Falls State Park
- Wisp Resort
- Casselman River Bridge State Park
- New Germany State Park
- Savage River state Park
- Deep Creek Lavednder Farm
- Firefly Farms Market
- Spruce Forest Artisan Village
- Oakland B & O Railroad Museum
- Simon Pierce Factory Store
- Honi Honi Bar
- Youghioghney Overlook Welcome Center
- Sang Run State Park
- Firewater Kitchen and Bar
- Garrett 8 Cinemas
- Alpacas Acres Farm and Fun
- Monkey Business Adventure Park
- Deep Creek Fun Zone
- Pawn Run Bar and Kitchen
- Precision Raftin gExpeditions
- The Vagabons Taproom
- Hilltop Fruit Market
- Deep Creek Lake
- Aquatic Center
- Herrington Manor State Park
- Fun Time Watersports
- Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club
- Drane House
- Trouts House Seafood
- Big Run State Park
- Deep Creek Ski and Snowboard Rentals
- All Earth Eco Tours
- Swallow Falls Campground
- The Alley
- Oakland Gold Course
- Funland
- Adventure Sports Center
- Herrington Manor
- Deep Creek Mastercraft & Sports
- Garrett College
- Fallingwater
- Wolf Den Run State Park
- High Mountain Sports
- Silver Tree Marine
- House of Yoder
- Garrett County Museum of Transportation
- Potomac State Forest
- Deep Creek Farmers Market
- Broadford Lake
- Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant
- Mount Nebo Wildlife Managment Area
- Deep Creek Docks Inc
- Jennings Randolph Lake
- Alpine Lake Resort
- Deep Creek Cellars
- Deep Creek Lake Dscovery Center
- Garrett State Forest
- Cranesville Country Rentals
- Bills Marine Service
- Frostburg State University
- Rocky Gap Casino Resort & Golf
- Lake Life Boat Rentals
- Nemacolin
- Ohiopyle Trading Post and River Tours
- Preston Country Club
- Laurel Highlands River Tours
- Evergreen Heritage Center
- Youghiogheny River
- Budget Charters
- The Casino at Nemcolin