National Register of Historic Places

US Coast Guard Station-Tillamook Bay

Garibaldi, Tillamook County, Oregon
Listed
December 10, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93001337

About this property

Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay is an active duty installation of the United States Coast Guard located in Garibaldi, Oregon, as well as a nationally recognized historic site. A station has been operating in Tillamook Bay since 1908. The station was opened by the United States Life-saving Service a precursor agency to the Coast Guard. The current station has been in continuous operation since 1942. In 1909 station crew rescued the complement of the coastal steamer Argo. Over the July 4th weekend of 1980 Richard Dixon, the coxswain of a 44-foot Motor Lifeboat from the station was awarded the unusual honor of two Coast Guard Medals, for leading two daring rescues. The station was entered onto the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Location

Garibaldi, Tillamook County, Oregon
45.55806, -123.92144

Categories

MILITARYMARITIME HISTORYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was US Coast Guard Station-Tillamook Bay listed on the National Register?

US Coast Guard Station-Tillamook Bay was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1993.

What type of historic resource is US Coast Guard Station-Tillamook Bay?

US Coast Guard Station-Tillamook Bay is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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