Garrett County MDGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of ancestors and relatives of Garrett county.

Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a family tree connection to the area? Volunteers are always needed! Please consider contributing your pieces of Garrett County family history. Corrections, updates, and additions to this site are always welcome.

County Coordinator: Carol Corbin | ccorbinDAR@gmail.com

COUNTY FORMATION

Garrett County was formed in 01 Apr 1872, from the western portion of Allegany County. The area was originally a part of Prince George’s County. As new counties were formed, it became a part of Montgomery (1776), Washington (1776), Frederick (1748), and then Allegany County (1789).

The county was named in honor of John W. Garrett, who was the president of the B&O Railroad at that time.

Oakland is the county seat.