Coos Bay is a coastal city in Oregon, USA, located on the southern Oregon coast at the mouth of the Coos River. The city experiences a temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet winters and cool, dry summers. Its history dates back to the 1850s when it was established as a port for the timber industry. The city has a rich maritime heritage and is home to the Coos Bay Maritime Museum, which showcases the area's maritime history.
Famous Persons from Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
- Micah Masei - Born on March 22, 1999 - Swimmer
- Richard Robert Knight - Born on October 31, 1984 - Swimmer
- Aline - Born on July 21, 1981 - Pornographic actor
- Gerald Strebendt - Born on March 1, 1979 - Mixed martial arts fighter
- Sheila Bleck - Born on October 14, 1974 - Bodybuilder
- Mark Helfrich - Born on October 28, 1973 - American football player
- Kristy Johnston - Born on June 3, 1965 - Marathon runner, and Athletics competitor
- Rich Fellers - Born on October 3, 1959 - Show jumper
- Lauren Newton - Born on November 16, 1952 - Jazz musician, University teacher, Singer, and Actor - Jazz-Ehrenpreis Baden-Württemberg
- Martin LaPlatney - Born on September 12, 1952 - Actor
- Steve Prefontaine - Born on January 25, 1951 - Athletics competitor, and Long-distance runner (died: May 30, 1975)
- Pat Fitzsimons - Born on December 15, 1950 - Golfer (died: May 30, 1975)
- Bruce Anderson - Born on January 18, 1944 - American football player (died: May 30, 1975)
- Robert Lee Knighten - Born on March 7, 1940 - Software engineer, and Mathematician (died: May 30, 1975)
- Don Vaughan - Born on June 21, 1937 - Landscape architect, and Politician - Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (died: May 30, 1975)
- Jack Nichols - Born on April 9, 1926 - Basketball player, and Dentist (died: December 24, 1992)
- David M. Jones - Born on December 18, 1913 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | NASA Exceptional Service Medal | NASA Distinguished Service Medal | Distinguished Flying Cross | Air Medal | Purple Heart (died: November 25, 2008)
- Claire Falkenstein - Born on July 22, 1908 - Printmaker, Designer, Jewelry designer, Graphic artist, Painter, Sculptor, Artist, and Jeweler - Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award | Guggenheim Fellowship (died: October 23, 1997)
Places near Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
- Bandon, Oregon, United States
- Barview, Oregon, United States
- Bunker Hill, Oregon, United States
- Coquille, Oregon, United States
- Dunes City, Oregon, United States
- Florence, Oregon, United States
- Lakeside, Oregon, United States
- Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States
- North Bend, Oregon, United States
- Reedsport, Oregon, United States