Bandon in Coos County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Judah Parker County Park
Established 1957
Photographed By Larry Wilson, August 8, 2008
1. Judah Parker County Park Marker
In the year 1874 on this and adjoining
property Captain Judah Parker and
partners built and operated the first
steam sawmill and steam tug on the
Coquille River. A year later Captain
Parker, with the assistance of the
settlers and farmers diverted the
entrance of the Coquille River, thus
performing the first harbor work
of the Pacific Coast. This opened
the Coquille River Valley to ocean
going traffic. His foresight was
such that the entrance essentially
remains today as originally conceived.Erected 1957 by Coos County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 43° 8.539′ N, 124° 20.614′ W. Marker is in Bandon, Oregon, in Coos County. Marker is on Parkersburg Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bandon OR 97411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bandon Fire (approx. 3.9 miles away); Coquille River Lighthouse - 1896
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Photographed By Larry Wilson, August 8, 2008
2. Judah Parker County Park Marker
Photographed By Larry Wilson, August 8, 2008
3. Judah Parker County Park Entrance Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2014, by Larry Wilson of Wareham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2014, by Larry Wilson of Wareham, Massachusetts. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
