The Yachats River ( / ˈ j ɑː h ɑː t s / YAH -hahts ) is a short river on the central Oregon coast, about 60 miles (100 km) west-north-west of Eugene . The name is the native name meaning at the foot of the mountain .
106-398: The river begins about 12 miles (19 km) east-south-east of Yachats, Oregon , in steep, thick forest, a half mile north of Klickitat Mountain and flows northward about three miles (5 km), joins Grass Creek then about 0.4 miles (640 m) later joins with School Fork and turns westward. Keller Creek and Stump Creek join after about a mile (1.6 km) of meandering, followed after
212-504: A city manager to oversee the day-to-day administrative functions of the city. Coos Bay operates its own library, fire department, public works and police department. The fire department has two fire stations that are staffed 24 hours a day. There is a third station that is used to house additional apparatus. The federally recognized Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are headquartered in Coos Bay. Coos Bay
318-727: A pit-house in Yachats have been radiocarbon dated at approximately 570 AD. Yachats is built on seashell middens and numerous graves left by its past inhabitants. Excavations for construction of buildings and U.S. Route 101 uncovered a great many skeletons and artifacts. Most of these became part of the fill dirt forming the base of the current highway and city. For many centuries the Native Americans in this area were hunter-gatherers who migrated between summer camps and winter residences. The Alsea Tribe had as many as 20 permanent villages (used on an annually rotating basis) on
424-471: A sneaker wave and drowned here on February 5, 2011. Yachats Community Park is a restored marshland in the city's center. The park's boardwalks and paths present a wide variety of native plants and wildlife, including a preserved spruce forest. Migrating waterfowl visit the wetlands regularly, and ospreys nest on platforms provided especially for them. The park includes a picnic shelter, peace garden, tree house, and benches. Gerdemann Botanical Preserve
530-646: A Presbyterian Church. Today it is owned and managed by the City of Yachats and houses a large collection of local historical artifacts. It is also a popular venue for weddings, memorials, concerts, and fine arts exhibits. Each Valentine's Day , a wedding vow renewal ceremony , open to any couple, is held there. The North Fork of the Yachats Bridge is a covered bridge in the Yachats River Valley, about 9 miles (14 km) east of Yachats. It
636-600: A Tidepool Discovery Days program each summer and provides guided tidepool walks. The Heceta Head Lighthouse , located 13 miles (21 km) south of Yachats, holds a Victorian Christmas Open House each December. Besides the usual guided tours of the historic lighthouse, the Queen Anne style keeper's house is thoroughly decorated in a Victorian manner . Visitors are entertained with holiday musical performances and treats. The Little Log Church and Museum, built in 1926, originally served as an Evangelical Church and later as
742-471: A beach 2.75 miles (4.3 km) north of the entrance to Coos Bay, drawing international attention to the area. The New Carissa was empty of cargo at the time, heading for the Port of Coos Bay to pick up wood chips. When the captain was told that the weather was too severe for the ship to enter port, he anchored his ship close by. The crew put out only one anchor, and it appears that this was probably on too short
848-409: A chain to be effective. The subsequent US Coast Guard investigation found several other aspects of the ship's company's handling of the situation to have been poor, leading to the conclusion that human error caused the grounding. 70,000 US gallons (260 m3) of #6 crude oil were spilled by the vessel, with a further 165,000 to 255,000 gallons (625 to 965 m3) set alight via explosives & liquid napalm, by
954-490: A commercial wave park in North America at Coos Bay. The planned size of this park was up to 100 megawatts, and if built it would have been the largest wave energy project in the world. Ocean Power Technologies surrendered the project's permit in 2014, citing high costs and "a difficult regulatory process". Coos Bay is located along U.S. Highway 101 . The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (ICAO: KOTH, IATA: OTH)
1060-655: A dual admissions programs in partnership with Oregon public universities. Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (or OIMB) is the marine station of the University of Oregon . It is in Charleston, at the mouth of Coos Bay. This 100-acre (0.40 km2) marine station was first deeded to the University of Oregon in 1931. Coos Bay has the largest concentration of health care facilities on the Oregon Coast and serves as
1166-557: A fire department in modern Oregon history occurred in Coos Bay on November 25, 2002, when three firefighters were killed by a structural failure of the roof in an auto parts store. The accidental blaze paralyzed the city for several hours, with fire departments from several neighboring towns assisting in the effort to stop the blaze. Captain Randy Carpenter, Firefighter/Engineer Robert "Chuck" Hanners and Firefighter/Engineer Jeff Common, all from Coos Bay, died when an explosion caused
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#17327914270491272-411: A half mile (800 m) by Neiglick Creek at river mile 10 (river kilometer 16). The river bed widens significantly and levels out to become very slow moving and turns northward about a half mile, then westward at river mile 8 (river kilometer 13). It meanders westward the rest of the way to the ocean. The sand and stone beach at the river bar is normally very shallow, which allows the tide to change
1378-482: A household in the city was $ 32,308, and the median income for a family was $ 41,250. Males had a median income of $ 36,875 versus $ 31,806 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 24,143. About 12.8% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. The principal industries of Lincoln County are lumber, fishing, tourism and recreation, and food products manufacturing. Tourism
1484-619: A margin of 98 votes, while the other four cities had approved. The consolidation had been proposed to provide an equal share of services across the Bay Area and retain more tax revenue from major employers in the county. Empire voted to merge with Coos Bay in December 1964 and was approved by the city council the following month. Eastside's merger was approved in November 1983 and took effect on December 29, 1983. The worst loss of life for
1590-473: A number of art and craft shows are held at the Commons as well. From May through October the Commons is the site of the outdoor Yachats Farmers Market. The Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences sponsors numerous educational and entertainment events, most of which are held at the Commons. Presentations include speakers, films, workshops, exhibitions, and seminars on various topics relating to art, science and
1696-527: A permanent settlement on Coos Bay since 1853, when the town of Marshfield was founded there and named after the Massachusetts hometown of its founder, J. C. Tolman. The first Methodist church in the area was established in 1857. By 1866 the inhabitants, who were reliant on the sea for their income, had built the Cape Arago Light . The setting up of a post office in 1871 and the arrival of
1802-598: A rail line was completed that linked the region to other interior settlements and towns, which increased commercial trade and tourism Significant urban growth occurred in the 1920s, and during the 1930s to 1950s large-scale growth occurred. Per the Oregon Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, during the 1930s to 1950s: Shipyards contracted with the U.S. Government to build minesweepers and rescue tugs for World War II defense purposes. Large national lumber companies set up operations and expanded significantly for
1908-461: A regional hub for the Central and Southern Coasts, as well as inland areas. Bay Area Hospital, the largest hospital on the coast has 129 beds. Other facilities in the city include North Bend Medical Center, Oregon Coast Spine Institute, Bay Clinic, South Coast Center for Cosmetic Surgery, South Coast Orthopedic Associates and Southwest Physical Therapy. In 2012, Ocean Power Technologies proposed
2014-581: A submarine sank it out at sea. In 2008, the stern of the "New Carissa" was cut into pieces and removed from the beach. Several votes to consolidate or merge cities around Coos Bay were held in the 20th century, beginning in 1906. In May 1962 and November 1962, voters in Coos County rejected propositions that would have merged the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, Empire, and Eastside into a single city. The second vote had been defeated in North Bend by
2120-541: A trail and develop agricultural plots up the Yachats River Valley, where they were able to grow potatoes, oats, wheat, and corn. They were also allowed to return to hunting. Once the Indians had built a new life there, the U.S. government opened up the area for homesteading in 1875, and once again, forced the Indians to move—some returned to their ancestral homelands, others went 40 miles (64 km) north to
2226-730: Is Wakonda Beach State Airport R33, a 2000' x 30' grass airstrip near Waldport. Yachats has no rail service, but local bus transportation is provided by Lincoln County Transit. The City of Yachats provides water and sewer services. Drinking water comes from Salmon and Reedy creeks. Electricity is provided by Central Lincoln Public Utility District and telephone service by Pioneer Telephone Cooperative . Solid waste disposal and cable are provided by private businesses. The closest hospitals are Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport and Peace Harbor Hospital in Florence. Health care
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#17327914270492332-868: Is Yachats's main industry. Yachats is the southernmost city in Lincoln County. It is bounded by the Central Oregon Coast Range on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. To the south is a rugged portion of highway around and just south of Cape Perpetua , connecting the city to Lane County on U.S. Route 101 . Yachats is almost exactly halfway between the 2 most populous coastal cities in Lincoln and Lane Counties respectively, being 23 miles (37 km) north of Florence , 8 miles (13 km) south of Waldport , and 23 miles (37 km) south of Newport . The city straddles
2438-546: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Lincoln County , Oregon state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in Oregon is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Yachats, Oregon Yachats ( / ˈ j ɑː h ɑː t s / YAH -hahts ) is a small coastal city in the southernmost area of Lincoln County, Oregon , United States. According to Oregon Geographic Names ,
2544-638: Is a 3.5-acre (1.4 ha) native woodland on the northern edge of Yachats and the western edge of the Siuslaw National Forest. The garden contains and preserves the botanical collection of horticulturalists James and Janice Gerdemann. Among the native Sitka spruce, western hemlock and wildflowers, the garden is a unique experimental outdoor laboratory, featuring a great many exotic species such as South African honeybush , New Zealand and Tasmanian tree ferns , Chinese fig hazel, Australian Grevillia , and Chilean flame and lantern trees. Today
2650-532: Is a day use only park located on the north side of the mouth of the Yachats River. It includes a viewing deck jutting out from the headlands 0.25 miles (0.40 km) west of downtown Yachats. It offers viewing of whales and other wildlife, tide pools, kite flying, fishing, and picnicking. Restrooms are available. Smelt Sands State Recreation Site is a beach located on the northern edge of Yachats. At one time large numbers of smelt (a small relative of
2756-562: Is a public airport located in adjacent North Bend and is the 5th busiest airport in Oregon, as well as the largest airport on the Oregon Coast. Currently (2014) the airport hosts general aviation and charter services, as well as offering daily commercial flights to/from San Francisco and seasonal flights to Denver International Airport in Colorado. Porter Stage Lines provides bus service from Coos Bay with several stops, including Eugene , which has connections with Amtrak rail services and
2862-472: Is a residential neighborhood developed in the mid-20th century, located at the crest of a hill overlooking the bay, north of Mingus Park and the Marshfield District. The majority of the Coos Bay area's medical facilities are located in this district. The Eastside district of Coos Bay was originally called East Marshfield for its situation on the east side of the bay. East Marshfield post office
2968-667: Is also a culinary mushroom-growing workshop. Restaurants in Yachats participate in a Fungi Feast with wild mushroom cuisine. Mushroom-inspired art and music can be found at a number of venues around the town. During the first weekend of November, the city hosts the Yachats Celtic Music Festival, with performances at several venues, including the auditorium of the Yachats Commons. Many of the world's finest Celtic musicians perform there, traveling from Scotland , Ireland, Canada, and various regions of
3074-670: Is available in Waldport at Waldport Family Medical Center, Samaritan (Waldport) Clinic, and Waldport Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Yachats Rural Fire District has three fire stations. Law enforcement is provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department and the Oregon State Police . Coos Bay, Oregon Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon , United States , where
3180-514: Is in the forest on the north side of the park. A skatepark and tennis courts are in the southeast portion. In addition, there are playgrounds for children in the southwest, and a softball field in the east. John Topits Park, more commonly known as Empire Lakes, in the northwestern section of Coos Bay, is a 120-acre (49 ha) natural area encompassing the Empire Lakes and protected coastal dune and forest land. No motor boats are permitted on
3286-403: Is lighted by six windows featuring gold-hued panes made of agates collected from the local beaches. The area of these windows totals 217 square feet (20 m ). They are believed to be the world's only windows made of agate. The Yachats Commons was built in the 1930s and used as a school until 1983. In 1990, the building was bought by the city to serve as a community center. It now houses
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3392-590: Is local youth Jordan Ostrum. The Yachats Public Library hosts a perpetual exhibition of paintings, drawings, and photographs by the Yachats Arts Guild. The exhibited works are changed every few weeks. Also, the library houses the Yachats Seed Bank, a repository of vegetable seeds offered free to gardeners. The Seed Bank displays a wide selection of cookbooks, gardening manuals, and guides for developing community sustainability. In addition,
3498-427: Is located on the south side of the mouth of the Yachats River. It forms a 1-mile (1.6 km) long strip on the bank overlooking the river's estuary and the ocean. Picnic tables are available and a stairway leads down to the beach on the north end of the park. At Agate Cove on the south end of the park, waves crashing against the basalt rocks provide spectacular spouts from blow holes. Yachats State Recreation Area
3604-541: Is quite heavy through the winter months and several storms come out of the Gulf of Alaska each winter. The Yachats la de da Parade is held each July 4 at noon. It features anyone in town who wants to participate. Some of the regular entries include the Yachats Umbrella Drill Team, a belly dancing troupe, and a Yachats Fire Department truck accompanied by Dalmatian miniature goats. Starting in 2012,
3710-620: Is represented in the United States House by Val Hoyle (D-Eugene) and in the Oregon Legislature by State Senator Dick Anderson (Oregon politician) (R-Lincoln City) and State Representative Boomer Wright (R-Florence). Coos Bay K–12 public education is served by the Coos Bay School District . Southwestern Oregon Community College (or SWOCC) offers certificates and associate degrees, and has
3816-757: Is served by the Lincoln County School District . Kindergarten through eighth grade students attend Crestview Heights School in Waldport, and ninth through twelfth grade students attend Waldport High School . The closest colleges are Oregon Coast Community College in Newport (with a branch in Waldport) and Lane Community College in Florence. Published monthly, The Yachats Gazette provides hardcopy and online community news, including interviews and features about local people, businesses and attractions. Two other publications cover
3922-614: Is the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and approximately 25 miles (40 km) east in the Coast Range is Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area . The City of Coos Bay operates under a council–manager form of government. The Coos Bay City Council is composed of a mayor and six councilors who are elected citywide to serve four-year terms. The council is responsible for setting policy decisions and they in turn hire
4028-580: Is under the management of the Audubon Society , and offers extensive educational programs in addition to its conservation efforts. Yachats has a council–manager form of government, including a mayor and four councilors. The positions are non-partisan and unpaid; the mayor serves a two-year term and the councilors serve four-year terms. The city has four commissions: The Planning Commission, The Public Works and Streets Commission, The Library Commission, and The Parks and Commons Commission. Yachats
4134-632: The Alsea River and the central Oregon coast. Archeological and linguistic evidence support the existence of a southern Alsea village known as the Yahuch band, located on the coast at the Yachats River . By 1860, the Yahuch band was extinct, many having succumbed to European diseases such as smallpox and tuberculosis . In order to open up land in the Coos Bay area for homesteading in
4240-529: The Coos Bay Wagon Road in the town a year later connected Coos County with the Umpqua River valley in neighboring Douglas County, on the other side of the Coast Range of mountains. This wagon road, although long gone in its original form, is still partially in existence since the route of Oregon Route 42 roughly follows the original right of way. 1870 saw Coos Bay set up its first, and
4346-640: The Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean . The city borders the city of North Bend , and together they are often referred to as one entity called either Coos Bay-North Bend or Oregon's Bay Area. Coos Bay's population as of the 2020 census was 15,985 residents, making it the most populous city on the Oregon Coast . Oregon's Bay Area is estimated to be home to 32,308 (Coos Bay Census County Division). Prior to Europeans first visiting
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4452-569: The Cummins Creek and Rock Creek Wilderness areas a few miles south of Yachats. Another network of hiking trails north of Yachats leads to summits such as those of Cannibal Mountain and Burnt Timber Mountain . The Siuslaw National Forest features Cape Perpetua , located about 2 miles (3 km) south of Yachats. Named by Captain James Cook on March 7, 1778, this promontory rises to 803 feet (245 m) above sea level, making it
4558-528: The Greyhound bus network. Porter Stage Lines then extends to Bend and ends at Ontario in eastern Oregon, and then reverses the trip. Coos Transit, also known as CCAT provides daily loop service to 54 stops around Coos Bay and North Bend. The Port of Coos Bay provides freight shipping services. The Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad operated the Coos Bay Rail Link linking the port to
4664-698: The Oregon coast , with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) which means mild weather usually in the lower 40s to upper 60s Fahrenheit . According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Coos Bay has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate , abbreviated Csb on climate maps, but that borders on an oceanic climate , due to the cool year-round temperatures and sheer volume of annual rainfall, nearly 65 inches (1,651.0 mm) annually. Severe coastal storms (or gales ) with hurricane-force winds occur frequently during
4770-565: The Siletz Reservation . Many of the Indians died during this relocation. Homesteaders used the Indian farms and trails to develop the Yachats area. In 1892 the first post office was established in Yachats (called Oceanview until it was renamed Yachats in 1917). Until Yachats could be reached by a macadam road, rains made it impossible for the mail to be carried by car. The Roosevelt Memorial Highway (now Highway 101), carved out of
4876-805: The U.S. Army Signal Corps under the Spruce Production Division wanted to commence logging of the Blodgett Tract area, an area about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Yachats. A 23.5 mile long logging railroad, the Alsea Southern Railroad, needed for transporting logs to the Yaquina River was completed by the Spruce Production Division from South Beach, Oregon (near Newport, Oregon ) to Yachats on Nov. 8, 1918, just three days before
4982-508: The Yachats River and estuary . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km ), of which, 0.91 square miles (2.36 km ) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) is water. The climate of Yachats is relatively mild throughout the year because of the moderating effects of the ocean currents. Temperatures rarely drop below 30 °F (−1 °C) in
5088-711: The 1930s. The historic trail is a footpath that provides views of crashing surf, tidal pools, and native vegetation. Part of the Oregon Coast Trail system, it is maintained by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department . It extends 0.75 miles (1.21 km) north from a public parking area in Smelt Sands State Recreation Area. The sanctuary of the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church
5194-546: The Army Corp of Engineers, over the course of weeks. The explosives, the heat from the burning oil and the beating of the Pacific Ocean on the Ship is what eventually caused the "New Carissa" to break in two. The stern of the ship remained on the beach; the bow was towed out to sea and sunk after multiple attempts, they had to get special tow lines shipped in from overseas & had multiple tug boats pulling out. Then (I believe)
5300-735: The Greater Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Area; a 27.71 square mile community located on the Coos Bay Peninsula in Southwest Oregon. Oregon's Bay Area (also called the Coos Bay Micropolitan Statistical Area) has a total urban population of 31,995 (2017), and a MSA population of 64,709 (2012). As of the census of 2010 , there were 15,967 people, 6,950 households, and 3,991 families residing in
5406-463: The Ladies Club was rented for recreation. After the war, the U.S. Coast Guard discovered Japanese mines that had floated onto the beaches. These were hauled out to sea and destroyed. The Little Log Church is a historical museum displaying many artifacts relating to Yachats's past. The church, built in 1926, was designed in the shape of a cross. Sir Robert Perks, who owned most of Yachats at
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#17327914270495512-548: The Oregon Central Coast PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) have also marched in the parade. For the past several years, the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program (YYFAP) has run a (rubber) duck race in the Yachats estuary shortly following the parade. Then, in the evening, an extensive fireworks display is launched out over the ocean. The Yachats Music Festival brings 20 to 30 of
5618-528: The Oregon coast, Native American tribes claimed the Coos Bay region as their homeland for thousands of years. Members of the Coos , Lower Umpqua , Siuslaw and Coquille tribes lived, fished, hunted and gathered along Coos Bay and its estuaries, along rivers, and in meadows and forests. Approximately 400 years ago, British and Spanish explorers first approached the South Coast. In 1579, Sir Francis Drake
5724-667: The U.S. to participate. Workshops are held for teaching dances and the playing of instruments such as the bodhran and the tin whistle . At the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, the visitor center hosts Whale Watching Weeks in winter and in spring. About 400 gray whales feed along the coasts of Oregon, Washington , and British Columbia in the summer. Generally, whales are in the Cape Perpetua area from July through mid-November. These whales can be seen close to shore while feeding. The visitor center also sponsors
5830-565: The Yachats area: the South Lincoln County News and the Newport News-Times . No radio or television stations are located in the Yachats area. Yachats is on U.S. Route 101 . Renovation of Hwy 101 shoulders in 2017 has caused some problems, and due to pedestrian ability to stop traffic at will some local residents have dubbed Yachats, "the biggest little traffic jam on the Oregon coast." The closest airport
5936-416: The age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. The percentage of male householders with no wife present was 5.1%. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27, and the average family size
6042-427: The age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.5% were non-families. 42.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.72 and the average family size was 2.22. The median age in
6148-434: The alleged rape at a nearby bridge. Tucker was shot twice and then hanged from the 7th Street bridge, which spanned present-day Golden Field, where high school soccer games are now held. No charges were ever brought against the mob as officials determined "the deceased came to his death at the hands of parties unknown while resisting arrest for a felony, and that no crime was committed thereby." Despite this claim that those in
6254-567: The annexations of Empire and Eastside during the 20th century. The Marshfield District contains many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, such as the Carnegie Library, Chandler Hotel, Egyptian Theatre and Tioga Hotel. The waterfront area of the Marshfield District has a boardwalk with a city dock, bicycling trail and pavilions featuring historical and interpretive displays. The Milner Crest district
6360-433: The central district of Coos Bay was called Marshfield until November 10, 1944. The name change, long advocated by residents, had been voted for and became effective on November 11, thus matching the name of the Bay itself. The City of Marshfield was named after the Massachusetts hometown of the Cityʼs founder, J.C. Tolman, and incorporated in 1874. On February 4, 1999, a Japanese ship named the New Carissa ran aground on
6466-412: The city government offices and hosts a wide variety of events, including monthly free movie nights, play readings and drum circles (open to the public), seniors' luncheons, and concerts of the Yachats Big Band (with ballroom dancing). Periodically, concerts by the Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra and plays, musicals, and revues by One of Us Productions are performed on the stage in the large auditorium, and
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#17327914270496572-422: The city limits include Upper Pony Creek Reservoir, Lake Merritt, Empire Lakes and numerous streams. The City of Coos Bay comprises four districts, two of which (Eastside and Empire) were formerly independent cities. The Marshfield District of Coos Bay is the historic central downtown and business district of the city. Old Marshfield and its surrounding neighborhoods were what comprised the original Coos Bay before
6678-533: The city was $ 21,481. 18.1% of the population and 11.6% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 21.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. As of the census of 2000, there were 15,374 people, 6,497 households, and 4,028 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,451.9 inhabitants per square mile (560.6/km ). There were 7,094 housing units at an average density of 669.9 per square mile (258.6/km ). The racial makeup of
6784-556: The city was 62.3 years. 4.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.8% were from 25 to 44; 39.5% were from 45 to 64; and 41.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 617 people, 333 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The population density was 693.1 inhabitants per square mile (267.6/km ). There were 619 housing units at an average density of 695.3 per square mile (268.5/km ). The racial makeup of
6890-517: The city was 90.75% White, 0.37% African American, 2.27% Native American, 1.44% Asian, 0.31% Pacific Islander, 1.35% from other races, and 3.51% from two or more races. 4.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 6,497 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. The percentage of male householders with no wife present
6996-500: The city was 96.27% White, 0.16% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.81% Asian, and 2.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.76% of the population. There were 333 households, out of which 10.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who
7102-468: The city. The population density was 758.2 inhabitants per square mile (292.7/km ). There were 807 housing units at an average density of 886.8 per square mile (342.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.1% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 4.8% of the population. There were 400 households, of which 5.8% had children under
7208-502: The city. The population density was 1,451.9 inhabitants per square mile (560.6/km ). There were 7,542 housing units at an average density of 669.9 per square mile (258.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 87.1% White , 0.6% African American , 2.6% Native American , 1.4% Asian , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 2.8% from other races , and 5.2% from two or more races. 4.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 6,950 households, of which 25.9% had children under
7314-468: The early 1860s, the U.S. Army forcibly marched the Coos and Lower Umpqua Indians 80 miles (130 km) north over rugged terrain to the Alsea Sub-Agency reservation in Yachats where the peaceful Indians, treated by the Army as though they were prisoners of war, were incarcerated. Amanda's Trail, named for a blind Indian woman who suffered greatly on the march, was dedicated on July 19, 2009. The trail climbs 800 feet (240 m) from downtown Yachats to
7420-539: The garden is dedicated to botanical research and education. Ten Mile Creek Sanctuary is a 216-acre (0.87 km ) reserve 7 miles (11 km) south of Yachats. This protected stand of Sitka spruce and western hemlock is home to the federally listed species of marbled murrelet and northern spotted owl as well as other species such as the Roosevelt elk , black-tailed deer , cougar , black bear , and bald eagle . Ten Mile Creek has runs of steelhead trout , Chinook salmon , and threatened coho salmon . The sanctuary
7526-447: The gunshot wound in Tucker's right thigh, in which case he died before being hanged on the Marshfield bridge. Prior to around 1915, the Coos region was largely isolated from the rest of Oregon due to difficulties in crossing the Coast Range and fording rivers, and the Pacific Ocean was used to link people to other areas, including San Francisco , which was an easier two-day trip compared to traveling inland over rugged terrain. In 1916
7632-530: The highest point on the Oregon coast. Its West Shelter observation point is a popular site for watching migrating gray whales . At the foot of the cape, the power of the waves has carved a rugged inlet called the Devil's Churn . Around on the north slope of the cape, the privately owned and operated Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse is visible from the U.S. 101 Highway. Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site
7738-460: The humanities. The Commons also serves as the venue for premieres of locally filmed movies. The Yachats International Film Festival is devoted to the filming and showing of such films as Ghoul from the Tidal Pool . A feature-length, tongue-in-cheek version of the 1950s horror movie genre, this film was made by an all-amateur production team of writers, actors, and crew. The star of the film
7844-596: The lakes. However, there is a launch for canoes, kayaks and other non-motorized boats. There are 5.5 miles (8.9 km) of pedestrian and cycling trails. The Empire Lakes is home to a variety of fish (bass, bluegill, perch, catfish), waterfowl and birds. The greater Coos Bay area has a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area , which brings approximately 1.5 million visitors each year. The ocean beaches near Coos Bay are devoid of
7950-579: The length of the river as much as a mile. Named tributaries from source to mouth are Grass Creek, School Fork, then Keller, Stump, and Neiglick creeks followed by the North Fork Yachats River. Below that come Axtell, Helms, Werner, Bend, Clear, Carlson, Dawson, Beamer, South Beamer, Marks, Reedy, and Salmon creeks. 44°18′30″N 124°06′28″W / 44.30836°N 124.10772°W / 44.30836; -124.10772 This Lane County , Oregon state location article
8056-551: The level of development seen on other areas of the Oregon Coast, due to much of the coastline being designated state and county parks. Across the entrance bar to Coos Bay from the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area lie the rugged cliffs and pocket beaches of Bastendorf Beach County Park, Yoakam Point State Park, Sunset Bay State Park , Shore Acres State Park and Cape Arago State Park . Approximately 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Coos Bay
8162-484: The library provides high speed Internet access over its Wi-Fi connection. Computers are available to the public during regular hours. Library cards are free and visitors can check out books while they vacation in Yachats. The Yachats area is home to a rich variety of plant and animal life. Its natural history affords the study of marine , montane , and riparian ecological communities and their complex interactions. The following natural attractions are dedicated to
8268-615: The logging operations in the area until 1937. Early in World War II the West Shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) near the top of Cape Perpetua was used as an observation site and radar station for the detection of enemy submarines and aircraft. In Yachats, foxholes and gun emplacements were installed along the ocean drive. Military personnel were housed in a local skating rink and
8374-405: The mob were unknown, the participation of multiple people, including the husband of the alleged rape victim, was noted in local newspapers. One newspaper at that time reported the mob was "quiet and orderly" and another paper wrote, "'Well done' is the consensus of public opinion." Alonzo Tucker's cause of death was asphyxiation. According to the coroner's report, cause of death was blood loss from
8480-515: The name comes from the Siletz language and means "dark water at the foot of the mountain". There is a range of differing etymologies. William Bright says the name comes from the Alsea placename yáx̣ayk ( IPA: /ˈjaχajkʲ/ ). At the 2020 census , the city's population was 994. Archeological studies have shown that the Yachats area has been inhabited for at least 1,500 years. Remains of
8586-643: The next two decades. Jetty improvements, commercial fishing, and crabbing shaped the development of Charleston . The completion of the North Bend Bridge (now McCullough Memorial Bridge ) in 1936 and the Roosevelt Highway significantly improved modern transportation connections and provided the final link in opening the Coos region to the outside world. The formerly remote district known as the Coos Bay country had come of age. What now makes up
8692-467: The protection, study, and exposition of the plants and wildlife of the central Oregon coast. The Siuslaw National Forest borders Yachats on the east and consists of over 630,000 acres (2,500 km ) (about 5/8 the area of the state of Rhode Island ) extending from Coos Bay in the south to Tillamook in the north. The forest has numerous hiking trails, including those through the virgin stands of Sitka spruce , western hemlock , and Douglas fir in
8798-438: The rock of Cape Perpetua in 1931, changed all this by opening up a route from the town of Florence. Despite the early difficulties of reaching Yachats, the tourist industry began in 1905 with the conversion of a chittum bark warehouse into the first hotel. Today tourism is the city's main industry. Yachats was part of the war effort in both World Wars I and II. Spruce was needed for airplanes during World War I, and in 1918
8904-473: The roof of the building to cave in; they were inside the structure when the roof collapsed, killing the three firefighters. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 15.90 square miles (41.18 km ), of which, 10.60 square miles (27.45 km ) is land and 5.30 square miles (13.73 km ) is water. The city is quite hilly, with elevations ranging from between sea level to over 500 feet (150 m). Bodies of water within
9010-483: The roof to provide light to the bridge's center. Its span is 42 feet (13 m) long, making it one of the shortest covered bridges in the Pacific Northwest. Parking and turnaround past the bridge remains obstructed by an adjacent resident, due to ongoing protest of road legalization which established that area NW of the bridge as the current terminus of County Rd. 805. At one time, the Yachats 804 Trail
9116-618: The salmon) came ashore here during annual runs. These runs have diminished in recent years. The beach can be reached by walking the historic 804 Trail, 0.75 miles (1.21 km) one way, from the parking area to the south end of the park. In January 2013 the Coastal Safety Marker was installed in Smelt Sands State Park to remind visitors about the danger of sneaker waves. The Marker tells the story of two high school seniors from Eugene, Oregon, who were hit by
9222-576: The state's 48th, chartered Masonic Lodge . Named Blanco Lodge, this brotherhood was set up by several of the town's founding fathers. With this development, the incorporation of Marshfield came in 1874. One of the nation's oldest still-operating machine shops, the Nelson Machine Works-Coos Bay Iron Works, was founded in 1888. On September 18, 1902, the only lynching ever to be documented in Oregon occurred in Coos Bay, of Alonzo Tucker , an African-American man. He
9328-499: The summit of Cape Perpetua where it links with the extensive trail system of the Siuslaw National Forest. In Yachats the hunter-gatherer tribes were forced to learn to make a living by agriculture. Crops planted near the ocean failed, resulting in many deaths from starvation. Approximately 300 Indians died in just 10 years. Twelve years after the Alsea Sub-Agency had opened, the Indians were allowed to establish
9434-547: The time, provided the property; the logs were donated as well and the work was contributed by local citizens. The museum is now owned by the city. Of city residents age 25 or older in 2000, 94.0% achieved a high school education or higher, compared to the national average of 80.4%, and 40.3% held a bachelor's degree or higher compared to 24.4% nationally. As of the United States Census of 2010, there were 690 people, 400 households, and 198 families residing in
9540-414: The total population, 21.0% of those under the age of 18 and 9.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Mingus Park, near downtown Coos Bay, features a 1-mile (1.6 km) walking path that encircles a large pond with a resident population of duck and geese. An outdoor swimming pool is available during the summer months, as well as an outdoor amphitheater. An 18-hole disc golf course
9646-642: The war ended. Logs could then be floated on the river to the mill in Toledo, Oregon . A private company, the Pacific Spruce Corporation under its Manary Logging Company subsidiary, purchased the railroad and completed in Sept. 1922 a large centralized logging facility called "Camp 1", north of Yachats. "Camp 1" contained a machine shop, locomotive shed, bunkhouses, bungalows, mess hall, school, and commissary. Manary Logging and its successors continued
9752-492: The winter months, while summers can be foggy. Snowfall is uncommon, with just around an inch (2.54 cm) of snow annually. Air temperatures typically range from 40 °F (4 °C) to 75 °F (24 °C) all year. The record high temperature of 102 °F (38.9 °C) was recorded on September 22, 2009, and the record low of 12 °F (−11.1 °C) was recorded on December 21, 1990. The wettest "rain year" at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in nearby North Bend
9858-503: The winter or rise above 75 °F (24 °C) in the summer. The highest recorded temperature, however, was 100 °F (38 °C) in July 1961 and the record low was 1 °F (−17 °C) in December 1972. Snow is uncommon and only occurs in rare offshore flow events with deformation banding in Arctic fronts and overrunning low pressure systems that move inland to the south, but rainfall
9964-644: The world's major classical musicians for four concerts throughout a weekend in July. The Yachats event is the summer festival for Four Seasons Arts, an organization that presents annual recitals at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center . This music festival has graced Yachats annually since 1981. Each October, Yachats is the site of the Yachats Village Mushroom Festival. Some of the world's leading experts in mycology provide exhibits, give talks, and guide forest walks. There
10070-415: Was 2.82. In the city, the age distribution was 20.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 15 to 19, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.6 years. The median income for a household in the city was $ 37,985, and the median income for a family was $ 47,998. Males had a median income of $ 41,069 versus $ 26,648 for females. The per capita income for
10176-423: Was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 31,212, and the median income for a family was $ 38,721. Males had a median income of $ 32,324 versus $ 22,192 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,158. 16.5% of the population and 12.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of
10282-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.34. In the city, the population was spread out, with 11.7% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 13.0% from 25 to 44, 39.4% from 45 to 64, and 32.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males. The median income for
10388-399: Was accused of raping a white woman and escaping from jail. However, there is no record of his escape from jail. According to newspaper accounts, Tucker was discovered by two young boys who began shooting him with airguns. After a brief pursuit, local miners apprehended Tucker who was hiding inside a store. The mob considering hanging him inside the store but decided to return him to the site of
10494-435: Was completed, at a cost of $ 1,500, in 1938 and was the last bridge of veteran bridge builder Otis Hamer. A replica was constructed on the site in 1989, and again a replica was completely reconstructed in 2014 at a cost of over $ 750,000 from approximately 2/3 federal and 1/3 local tax dollars in the public interest of tourism. It features the queen-post truss style found in few covered bridges today and has ribbon openings under
10600-493: Was established in 1891 and it operated intermittently until 1908, when the name was changed to Eastside . The community of Eastside merged with the city of Coos Bay in 1983. Eastside is primarily a residential neighborhood and is home to Eastside Elementary, Millicoma Middle School, walking trails at Millicoma Marsh and a public boat launch. A trail established by Coquille people ran from the original site of Randolph to Empire. The Empire district ( Coos language : Hanisich ) )
10706-494: Was founded as Empire City in 1853 by members of the Coos Bay Company from Jacksonville, Oregon , and at the time it was assumed that the area would be center of the region. The company was formed after the discovery of gold in northern California and southwestern Oregon. For a time Empire City was the county seat of Coos County. The first post office in the location was called Elkhorn, which ran from 1853 until 1854. It
10812-531: Was from July 1994 to June 1995 with 89.13 inches (2,263.9 mm) and the driest from July 1976 to June 1977 with 30.87 inches (784.1 mm); the greatest monthly rainfall was 22.69 inches (576.3 mm) in November 1973, and the highest 24-hour rainfall 6.67 inches (169.4 mm) on November 18, 1996. The Coos Bay—North Bend area is in USDA plant hardiness zone 9A, with a frost-free growing season around nine months long. The term Oregon's Bay Area refers to
10918-404: Was part of the major "thoroughfare" running between Yachats and Alsea Bay in Waldport , 8 miles (13 km) to the north. For many centuries it was used by Native Americans traveling between the bay and the Yachats River (but only during low tide). Later it was called County Road 804 when it was used for carriage and buggy traffic from the late 19th century until U.S. Highway 101 was built in
11024-718: Was purported to have sought shelter for his ship, the Golden Hinde , around Cape Arago . Trader and explorer Jedediah Smith was in the region seeking furs, and the Hudson's Bay Company sent Alexander Roderick McLeod to search for an inland passage. The earliest settlement of European Americans in the area was in January 1852 when survivors of the Captain Lincoln shipwreck established Camp Castaway until they and their cargo could be fully rescued. There has been
11130-464: Was the first post office in what is now Coos County, though at the time it was part of Umpqua County . Empire City post office was established in 1858 and ran until 1894, when it was renamed Empire . In 1965, the city of Empire voted to consolidate with Coos Bay. Today, Empire is the location of Madison Elementary School, Sunset Intermediate School and a business district along Cape Arago Highway. This region experiences cool-to-warm summers typical of
11236-399: Was unknown. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29, and the average family size was 2.83. In the city, the age distribution was 22.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
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