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  Port Orford, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Port Orford is a city in Curry County, Oregon, United States.
Port Orford Head State Park is located on a bluff above the city and has 3 main walking trails—the Cove, Tower and Headland trails.
The Port boasts the only dry dock port on the west coast where the fishing boats are lifted in and out of the water by operated cranes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Port_Orford,_Oregon   (847 words)

  
 Port Orford, Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Fort Orford was established by the army in the Fall of 1851 to discourage problems with the Indians.
The port was close to the gold mines of southern Oregon and northern California.
Port Orford became the first county seat of Curry County.
members.aol.com /Gibson0817/PortOrford.htm   (1506 words)

  
 Holly House Inn, Port Orford, Oregon 541 332 7100
We are located on Oregon's rugged and scenic south coast on US 101 - the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway -- one hour north of the California-Oregon border and apporximately 3 1/2 hours from either Eugene, Oregon or Eureka, California.
Port Orford is the most westerly incorporated city and oldest townsite on the Oregon Coast, founded in 1851.
"Port Orford, the oldest settlement on the souther Oregon coast, is the center of a relatively untouched wilderness area, with beautiful beaches and unspoiled rivers and forests.
www.harborside.com /~hollyhs   (438 words)

  
 Port Orford - Oregon Coast Visitors Association - OCVA
The oldest platted townsite on the Oregon coast, the most westerly city in the continental U.S., and the northern gateway to the America's Wild Rivers Coast, Port Orford honors its rich history.
Stop by the Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum, which features a restored Coast Guard Station, shipwreck memorabilia, and many artifacts from the years when the Coast Guard Station was providing services to ships off one of America's most dangerous headlands.
It is the only natural, open water port for 600 miles and only one of six "dolly" ports in the world.
www.visittheoregoncoast.com /home.cfm?dir_cat=15367   (528 words)

  
 Port Orford Cradle
Port Orford is everything it wants to be and nothing it does not.
Port Orford is also the result of seven years of hard work.
Port Orford was prepared to be an entirely volunteer project.
www.skateoregon.com /PortOrford/PortOrford.html   (535 words)

  
 Oregon.com - Port Orford, Oregon
Port Orford is the oldest town-site on the Oregon Coast.
Port Orford can be windy year around, but it's usually predictable.
The port of Port Orford is home to a newly $5.5 million dollar refurbished dock that houses 60 commercial vessels and is a host to area sports fisherman.
www.oregon.com /towns/portorford/portorford.cfm   (485 words)

  
 Port Orford Oregon, port orford oregon hotel motel, port orford tourism
Port Orford is a quiet, coastal town with some of the coast's most awesome scenery and unique points of interest.
he Port Orford Lifeboat Station was constructed in 1934 by the U.S. Coast Guard to provide lifesaving service to the southern Oregon coast.
This is the time for Port Orford's Art and Seafood Festival with arts, crafts, car show, and of course, plenty of Oregon seafood.
www.pacific101.com /oregon/port_orford/port_orford.htm   (345 words)

  
 Port Orford RV Village
New owners Tim and Cindy Pogwizd are pleased to welcome you to the Port Orford RV village, the friendliest RV park on the Oregon Coast.
In addition Port Orford has great river, lake and ocean fishing, crabbing, boating, surfing, agate hunting, clamming, whale and wildlife watching, many hiking trails and is close to world class golfing.
Port Orford is on the Southern Oregon Coast about 70 miles from the California / Oregon Border.
www.portorfordrv.com   (150 words)

  
 Port Orford Oregon On The Southern Oregon Coast
Port Orford Oregon On The Southern Oregon Coast
Port Orford is located about 50 miles north of the California border, on the southern end of the Oregon coast.
The unique open water port is famous for its huge yellow cranes which fishermen use to launch their boats from their dry dock berths.
www.southernoregon.com /portorford/index.html   (662 words)

  
 Oregon Coast Port Orford Oregon Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
ort Orford is located about 50 miles north of the California border, on the southern end of the Oregon coast.
Port Orford is known for it's mild climate, fishing, whale watching and more.
This region of Oregon has very dynamic sandy beaches with headlands of sandstone or metamorphic rock.
www.oregoncoastdirectory.com /portorford   (309 words)

  
 Port Orford, Oregon
On the north edge of Port Orford, is the turnoff for Cape Blanco Lighthouse.
Visitors who follow the signs for the six mile drive out to the westernmost point in Oregon are greeted at the end of the drive with the spectacular view of Cape Blanco and its tall, elegant lighthouse.
With the hillsides, the calming beaches, and the surrounding peaceful areas, sunset in Port Orford is not to be missed.
www.spectacularoregon.com /coast/south/portorford.htm   (574 words)

  
 RVparkreviews.com :: Port Orford, Oregon
Port Orford is small, and the park is within easy walking distance to all areas of the town.
Oregon upgraded the water and electric hook-ups at this park recently.
Be careful in the nearby town of Port Orford, population 1190; it is a notorious speed trap.
www.rvparkreviews.com /regions/Oregon/Port_Orford.html   (1050 words)

  
 Port Orford Chamber of Commerce
The Port Orford and North Curry Chamber will be offering first, second and third place prizes to both Businesses and Residences.
The nominees must be within the Port Orford and North Curry Chamber purview, which is the zip codes of 97465, 97476, and 97450.
Port Orford, a city of 1200 serving an area of about 2400 is without a Pharmacy or Drug Store and we need certified Plumbers and Electricians.
www.portorfordchamber.com   (1227 words)

  
 Port of Port Orford Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Over the years the port saw it's share of economic problems, in 1935 it was sold, only to become port property again by 1957.
Lumber was shipped from the port until the industry began to falter, shortly after the jetty was completed, shipping of lumber halted completely, mostly due to market conditions and the lack of local timber.
Dredging the Port Most Ports have a problem with sand movement and buildup, which is normally solved by calling in the dredge.
www.portorfordoregon.com /portofpo.html   (251 words)

  
 Port Orford, Oregon Visitor Center
The 59 foot tower is the oldest standing tower in Oregon.
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) is a tall, slender, evergreen coniferous tree native to southwest Oregon and northwest California, having drooping flattened branches and opposite scalelike leaves with white markings.
Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) which abounds in the area is Oregon's state tree.
www.portorford.org /visit/info.html   (210 words)

  
 Discover Port Orford
No trip to the South Coast of Oregon is complete without a visit to the "Crown Jewels" of local history.
The Cape Blanco Lighthouse is the oldest continually operating lighthouse on the coast of Oregon and the 105 year old home of Patrick Hughes is still in beautiful condition.
The old Coast Guard Lifeboat Station is on Coast Guard Hill and offers a rarely seen glimpse into the lives of the men stationed there and the harrowing rescues they made.
discoverportorford.com   (154 words)

  
 Port Orford, Oregon - Gateway to America's Wild Rivers Coast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Located about 70 miles north of the California border Port Orford, founded in 1851, is the oldest townsite on the Oregon Coast.
The cozy community, surrounded with the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean, thick forests, Wild Rivers and long stretches of quiet beaches, is also rich in early Oregon history.
Visiting Port Orford is not complete without visits to: Cape Blanco Lighthouse, Historic Hughes House, Port Orford Lifeboat Station and the Port of Port Orford our unique open water Port.
www.portorfordoregon.com   (151 words)

  
 Port Orford Oregon Port Orford Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Visit beautiful Port Orford, where the mountains touch the Pacific Ocean.
Travelers approaching Port Orford from the south will come upon this small, offshore island as they enter town.
Port Orford, OR Three miles west of Hwy 1-1 off Floras Lake Loop Road south of Langlois.
www.sova.org /cities/port_orford.htm   (484 words)

  
 BLOG for the Surfrider Foundation: Port Orford, Oregon
Surfrider members are partnering with commercial fishermen in Port Orford, Oregon on a community-based ocean management project.
The Port Orford Ocean Resource Team is a local non-profit that involves commercial fishermen in the science, management, and marketing of its local fishery.
Water quality monitoring efforts in Port Orford will increase from the current level of 3 testing locations to a total of 6 locations, including 2-3 freshwater sites.
www.surfrider.org /blogger/2006/12/port-orford-oregon.asp   (441 words)

  
 Point Orford Heritage Society, Port Orford, Oregon
The Point Orford Heritage Society is a community-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in the town of Port Orford on Oregon’s south coast.
The Society is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich heritage of Port Orford and the neighboring locale.
Point Orford Heritage Society sponsors meetings and events, establishes exhibits, identifies local landmarks and is especially interested in telling Port Orford’s story.
home.earthlink.net /~portorfordlifeboatstation/society.html   (137 words)

  
 Port Orford Powder House a vacation rental four blocks from the Pacific Ocean
Port Orford Powder House a vacation rental four blocks from the Pacific Ocean
The cove is a natural port utilized by sailing vessels from as early as the 16th century.
Port Orford Map - Things to do on the Oregon Coast
www.portorfordpowderhouse.com /port-orford/adock.html   (51 words)

  
 Port Orford Oregon Oregon Coast Real Estate - Single-Family House
The current residents of Port Orford can be divided into those people who grew up in the area and are working in the fishing, retail, and service industries, a later-arriving group of artists and craftspeople, and the fastest growing group of retirees from everywhere.
This group has bought land in the past and now is building retirement homes, some exceeding a million dollars in construction costs.
But all year, in all weather conditions, the fishing and crabbing fleet of Port Orford have their boats lowered from the dock by crane into the harbor in the morning and hauled up, with their catch, to the waiting dock and seafood processing plant.
www.vrbo.com /15784   (1120 words)

  
 Port Orford Real Estate Agents, Port Orford Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Port Orford
HomeGain provides Port Orford, Oregon real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Port Orford realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Port Orford real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Port Orford home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Port Orford real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
Cuando se registre para encontrar un agente de bienes raices en Port Orford, simplemente indique que necesita un agente que habla Español.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/OR/port_orford.html   (484 words)

  
 Storm Watch, Port Orford Oregon
There will be a Memorial parade through town at 10 am with all the fire trucks from Port Orford and Sixes for fallen Fire Fighter Robert (Rob/Robbie) Ashdown.
December 17, 2006: Flag is at half-staff over the Port today, respectful of the deaths of the three fishermen who lost their lives yesterday.
Corrected: There are conflicting reports as the Coast Guard called off the search for the fishermen and now it is noted there were four fishermen and that they were not found.
www.lighthousekeeper.com /storm4.html   (1296 words)

  
 Bartlett's Cafe, Highway 101, Port Orford, Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It was completely rebuilt and refurbished 2 years ago and now it is one of the nicest and newest cafés anywhere on the southern Oregon coast.
The café sits in the downtown business district in Port Orford and has easy access, private, off-street parking.
The business is just minute's from several downtown motels, the beach, the Port of Port Orford, and is next door to the movie theater.
www.portorfordrealestate.com /bacohipoli.html   (112 words)

  
 Port Orford, Oregon. Welcome to the Port Orford, Oregon Directory
This festival is a celebration of Port Orford's two cottage industries, artists and fishermen.
The result of this combination is an uncommonly good time with lots of fresh seafood and numerous displays of art and cultural exhibits.
Festival headquarters is the Community Building on 11th Street, one block east of 101, across from the Driftwood school, with some events taking place at the Port Orford dock.
www.all-oregon.com /port_orford.htm   (669 words)

  
 Port Orford bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Port Orford B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
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Brookings South Coast Inn B&B - Brookings, OR Located in Oregon's rugged, unspoiled southern coast, the South Coast Inn was built in 1917,...
Also noted is the approximate distance from Port Orford, Oregon.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /port-orford-oregon.html   (255 words)

  
 Rotary Club of Port Orford, Oregon
Located on America's Wild Rivers Coast in beautiful southern Oregon, Port Orford is a unique fishing village with a population of 1200 - the oldest townsite on the Oregon coast (incorporated in 1851) and the most westerly city in the contiguous United States.
It is one of the most scenic spots on the west coast.
A short drive away, there is world-class golfing, or jet boat tours of the famous Rogue River.
home.earthlink.net /~portorfordrotary/portorford.html   (72 words)

  
 Port Orford, Oregon, Oregon Coast, US Highway 101   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Port Orford, Oregon, being the most westerly incorporated city in the contiguous United States, has a history as seen at the Battle Rock City Park.
This site, located on Port Orford's waterfront, is where the famous battle between indians and the first whites took place.
Forests, rivers and lakes are all surrounding this peaceful place on the Southern Oregon Coast.
www.oregon101.com /maps/south/portorford/por.html   (85 words)

  
 Port Orford Real Estate, Southern Oregon Coast Real Estate
We have been serving Port Orford Oregon for over 30 years with integrity, experience and a commitment to professionalism with a small town friendly touch.
If you are looking to buy real estate in Port Orford, Sixes, Langlois, Elk River and the surrounding area, or want to list your property with the people who know Port Orford and the market best, contact us today!
Check out our photo page to see why many people think Port Orford is the most beautiful place on earth.
www.casmith.com   (181 words)

  
 Port Orford Oregon Vacation - hotels - rentals..
Port Orford is a very nice community offering beautiful scenery without the crowds.
For a little more Port Orford history, make sure and stop by the visitors center to learn more about the architectural history of many of Port Orford's buildings.
Port Orford is a wonderful place to spend a family vacation!
nwcoast.com /city/default.asp?city=portorford&rid=4092   (230 words)

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