On March 10, 2011 at 9:54pm (Pacific Standard Time), a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan creating a major tsunami event for the entire Pacific Ocean, including the West Coast of North America. Approximately nine hours . . . — — Map (db m128328) HM
To Samuel N. Dicken, founder of the Oregon Coast Trail. Through his vision, enthusiasm and promotion, the Coast Trail became a reality. This section of the trail is named in Mr. Dicken's honor as a lasting tribute of his support for the Oregon coast . . . — — Map (db m195040) HM
Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, a contingent of Japanese I-Class submarines sailed from Yokosuka via the Marshall Islands to take up positions off Hawaii and the coast of North America. Five of these vessels carried midget two-man submarines . . . — — Map (db m112537) HM
Spanish navigators were the first to explore the North American Pacific Coast, beginning fifty years after Columbus discovered the western continents. Sebastian Vizciano saw this cape in 1603 and named it after the patron saint of the day of his . . . — — Map (db m113292) HM
1877 .4 miles up this creek
R.D. Hume started the
first fish hatchery
in Oregon.
1906 Frank Colvin Mgr.
1.6 million fish released.
1926 The state took over the hatchery
1935 The state closed the hatchery
1939 Bob Knox bought . . . — — Map (db m150606) HM
Gold discovered on the beaches at the mouth of Rogue River in the mid-1800s brought miners here; resulted in the Rogue River Indian Wars of 1855-56.
Prattsville, Ellensburg, officially becoming Gold Beach in 1890.
In the 60’s returns from . . . — — Map (db m113220) HM
Gold Beach Ranger Station constructed 1936–37 placed on the National Register of Historic Places April 8, 1986 The nine original buildings on this site were designed by W.I. Turner and constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps . . . — — Map (db m113206) HM
In 1876 Mr. R.D. Hume of Astoria, Oregon, decided to move his commercial salmon fishing, processing and shipping business to the mouth of the Rogue River. Mr. Hume anticipated huge profits due to the large run of "King" Salmon which entered the . . . — — Map (db m73202) HM
Patterson Bridge
(Rogue River Bridge)
Completed January 21, 1932 and dedicated In Memory to the Governor of Oregon Isaac Lee Patterson (1926-died in office 1929)
1932.... The bridge was considered the most advanced concrete . . . — — Map (db m113391) HM
The Chetco people are the earliest known inhabitants of the Brookings-Harbor area. The Athabaskan-speaking people of Chit-xu and eight other Chetco group villages originally lived along this river and on the adjacent coast between the Winchuck River . . . — — Map (db m176835) HM
"From the numerous miners and settlers that are pressing into their country they are suffering many grievous wrongs that call for the immediate interference of the Government. Within the last six months four of their villages have . . . — — Map (db m176836) HM
During the early 1850s hundreds of miners and settlers poured into southwest Oregon and onto Indian lands staking claims and establishing farms. The clash of cultural attitudes toward the ownership and use of natural resources led to the Rogue River . . . — — Map (db m113293) HM
The Tututní people lived along the Southern Oregon coast, including this site, and the lower Rogue River for thousands of years before first contact with explorers, miners, and settlers.
In 1792, George Vancouver was among the first outsiders to . . . — — Map (db m176841) HM
Battle Rock City Park has been dedicated in memory of the ancient people (Dene Tsut Dah) and the pioneer founders of this townsite. In 1850, the U.S. Congress passed the Oregon Donation Land Act. This act allowed white settlers to file claims on . . . — — Map (db m176821) HM
Patrick and Jane Hughes' strong support of education and religion helped their children and community flourish.
John Hughes
The third Hughes son, John, studied in the east for the priesthood and was ordained in . . . — — Map (db m113408) HM
While you're in the Port Orford area, we invite you to visit three historic sites — Cape Blanco Light Station, Historic Hughes House, and Port Orford Lifeboat Station. All three are on the National Register of Historic Places. Together they tell the . . . — — Map (db m176850) HM
While you're in the Port Orford area, we invite you to visit three historic sites — Cape Blanco Light Station, Historic Hughes House, and Port Orford Lifeboat Station. All three are on the National Register of Historic Places. Together they tell the . . . — — Map (db m176952) HM
Imagine starting a farm from scratch on isolated, raw land, with no running water, refrigeration or electricity. Everything was hard; everything was physical.
The family cleared great stands of spruce, rooting out the stumps with teams of horses, . . . — — Map (db m176853) HM
As American life modernized in the early 1900s, the Hughes family adapted by making improvements to their farm.
When their father, Patrick Hughes, died from a tragic horse accident in 1901, the three bachelor sons took over the farm. The quiet, . . . — — Map (db m176857) HM
For thousands of years, the Sixes River has been a source of food, transportation, and fun for all who have lived here.
They called the river and the village at its mouth "Sekwetse," according to Coquille and Siletz Tribal sources. Sekwetse means . . . — — Map (db m176860) HM
On Feb. 10, 1937, winds over 75 M.P.H. caused the 190 foot steam schooner "Cottoneva" to run aground at Battle Rock. It was in port loading lumber. The captain and all 26 seamen were rescued by the Coast Guard crew using a breeches body. The . . . — — Map (db m73203) HM
In 1852, gold was found in the beach sands at Whiskey Run, about ten miles north of Bandon. Gold was also found on beaches at South Slough, Bandon, Cape Blanco, Port Orford, Ophir, Pistol River and Gold Beach>
Gold was washed onto the beaches by . . . — — Map (db m176822) HM
