Thrift Shops
Who doesn’t like a bargain? Garrett County is home to a number of Thrift Stores. Below is the low-down on ones we would recommend. Keep in mind that many of them take donations, so if you have things you want to donate, they will be appreciative.
Christian Crossings
Christian Crossings is located near the railroad tracks in Loch Lynn, MD, right outside of Oakland.
Proceeds from sales go to help those in need in the community. All of their workers are volunteers.
They have a wide selection, some of which includes clothes; books; housewares; furniture; toys; and more.
They are open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm, and Wednesdays 2 pm to 5 pm. (Be sure to check their Facebook page for any changes in hours before traveling.)
Christian Crossings, 2 W 1st Avenue, Loch Lynn, MD
Highland Thrift Shop
Highland Thrift Shop is located in Grantsville, MD on Main Street.
They have daily and weekly sales, and in addition to thrift items, they also have a food pantry and welcome donations to both.
All of their employees are volunteers.
They have a wide array of the usual thrift items such as clothes, housewares; books; shoes; coats; nick nacks; and childrens toys.
Check their Facebook page for hours, as they fluctuate.
Highland Thrift Shop, 116 Main Street, Grantsville, MD
The Nearly New Shop
The Nearly New Shop is located in the basement of St Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Oakland, MD.
Though the shop is small, it is worth the stop. It offers a large selection of used clothing, housewares, some toys, and other items.
Prices are extremely reasonable, and they have some great sales as well.
Be sure to visit the Nearly New Facebook page for their hours of operation, as they fluctuate throughout the year.
Nearly New Shop, 126 E Liberty Street, Oakland, MD. 301-334-4699
The Habitat Home Store
The Habitat Home Store is located just outside of Oakland, MD on Hutton Road.
As its name suggests, it raises funds for Habitat for Humanity. Its employees are all volunteers.
It features appliances, furniture items, housewares, building materials, and many other items. Pricing is extremely reasonable.
Visit the Habitat Home Store Faceboook page for hours of operation.
The Habitat Home Store, 5411 Hutton Road, Oakland, MD.
Horizon Goodwill
Most folks are familiar with Goodwill, as there are many throughout the country. Garrett County does have a Goodwill as well. It is located in Oakland, MD. You will find it on the corner of 3rd Street and Memorial Dr, across from Walgreens Drug Store.
This particular Goodwill is largely supplied with clothing, shoes, and material housewares, like blankets and towels. They also have a selection of dishware and toys.
In keeping with our policy to present our honest review, they do have a wide selection, and it is worth going, but we have found their offerings to be a little less attractive at times, which is likely the result of a high level of business. Still, you never know when you will find that hidden gem.
Proceeds from sales help to provide jobs for individuals in the community that may have a harder time finding work.
Horizon Goodwill, 223 N 3rd St., Oakland, MD
Historical Spotlight
The Mission Attic
The Mission Attic is no longer in operation, but it was a favorite of locals for many years. Located in Mt. Lake Park, Maryland, in the old Gnegy Planing Mill, the store was operated by Eileen Gnegy Friend.
After retiring, Elieen returned to Mt Lake Park, the home where she grew up, and opened her own variety store, where she made a large line of hand-crafted items and baked goods, which she sold at very low prices because she wanted her items to be affordable to everyone. Eileen’s Country Market quickly became a favorite stop for locals to pick up a few items and talk.
Eileen donated a corner of the store to Bethel United Methodist Church to sell thrift items to raise money for missions work. But the thrift section continued to grow, and eventually it took over the entire store. Eileen willingly gave up her business to volunteer her time to run the Mission Attic thrift store full time.
The community generously donated items by the truckloads, and Mission Attic raised thousands of dollars for missions’ work. Eileen volunteered in the store until she was no longer physically able. She did have some help from volunteers from time to time, including an assistant, Joyce Higginbotham, for a period, whose contributions we also want to recognize, but Eileen did the majority of the work herself, donating countless hours for many years. Because of the work of Mission Attic many people in the community and around the globe where helped in ways too numerous to list.
Today, Eileen still leaves a legacy of her deep love for people and an example of how one can make a difference in the world.