Welcome to the Garrett Park Town Archives
Our mission is to preserve and share the stories and history of the Town of Garrett Park, Maryland, which was incorporated in 1898.
~ How To Use This Site ~
This site features descriptions of our archival collections and in some cases images of select items. We recommend you select the "Browse Collections" option above. Then, to learn more about a specific collection, click on the name of the collection (not the "View the Items" option).
Most of our collections have not been digitized. Please contact the Town Archivist at the email address below to schedule an appointment or request research.
Questions? Contact the Town Archivist at Archives@GarrettParkMD.gov.
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Appointment Letter - First Health Officer
This is a scanned copy of the 1898 appointment letter of Garrett Park's first Health Officer, William L. Soleau. He was appointed by E.D.F. Brady,…
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St. James Chapel Collection
This collection contains records for St. James Chapel, which eventually became Garrett Park's Town Hall. The chapel opened in 1897. Records include…
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Garrett Park, Maryland : A Scrapbook 1898-1988
This scrapbook includes pages of the Town's past gleamed from residents and contributors George and Norah Payne's personal collection of newspaper…
Garrett Park: A History of the Town From Its Beginnings to 1970
This book chronicles Garrett Park's origin as a Town as well as its growth as an ideal planned suburban community along the B&O railroad. The book was…
Garrett Park Town Library Suggestions for Summer Reading List (youth)
The document is a list divided by grades includes the book title and author.