Near Manzanita in Tillamook County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Oswald West
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 22, 2017
1. Oswald West Marker
Oswald West
former governor of Oregon (1911-1915)
By his foresight nearly 400 miles of the ocean shore was set aside for public use, from the Columbia River on the north to the California border on the south.
This marker is erected and dedicated by the grateful citizens of Oregon to commemorate this outstanding achievement in the conservation of natural resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 45° 44.67′ N, 123° 57.639′ W. Marker is near Manzanita, Oregon, in Tillamook County. Marker is on Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101) near Meadow Loop, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manzanita OR 97130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Neahkahnie Mountain (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Oswald West (here, next to this marker); Roosevelt Elk (here, next to this marker); In Harmony with Nature (here, next to this marker); Safety and Beauty (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Footpath to Highway
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 22, 2017
2. Oswald West Marker
Photographed By Oregon Parks
3. Oswald West
Oswald West sits on his horse near the present-day Ecola State Park. On Feb. 13, 1913, West gave Oregon a gift that has kept giving ever since. He declared the state's beaches a public highway and got the state legislature to back him up. As a result, Oregon has the longest stretch of public beach in the continental United States.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
