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Take a Historic Walking Tour of Coos Bay or Tour the Dunes. Find treasures while shopping downtown and at Coos Bay Village. Enjoy fine dining and local fare at friendly restaurants. Visit downtown’s Coos Art Museum for world class exhibits. Enjoy the nationally acclaimed Oregon Coast Music Festival in July.
The Territorial Legislature created Coos County from parts of Umpqua and Jackson counties in 1853, and it included Curry County until 1855. The name comes from the Coos people, who lived around present-day North Bend. The county seat was Empire City until 1896, when it was moved to Coquille.
Coos Bay is a great place to live, work and play surrounded by a beautiful protected bay, lush emerald forests and the mighty Pacific Ocean. Historically known as Marshfield, Coos Bay celebrates a history in shipbuilding and lumber products while serving as the regional hub for Oregon's south coast.
The last Democrat to win a majority in Coos County was Michael Dukakis in 1988, although Bill Clinton won pluralities in both his elections. Barack Obama, in both of his presidential campaigns, was the most recent Democrat to even break 40 percent of the vote in Coos County.
CCAT is a dedicated transportation agency serving Coos County communities, providing a range of convenient services. These include local routes in the Bay Area, express services to destinations like Coquille and Florence, and complimentary ADA Paratransit through CoosLift.
