Located on the southern Oregon Coast, Port Orford is in Curry County, on the northern end of what is known locally as the Banana Belt. Incorporated in 1935, the city takes its name from George Vancouver's original name for Cape Blanco, which he named for George, Earl of Orford. First settled in 1851, the town was formally founded in 1856, serving as a receiving port for mercantile and fishing.
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Port Orford is the oldest town on the Oregon Coast, and the most westerly in the 48 contiguous states. The city's official web site features an overview of the town, its government, and municipal services.
http://www.portorford.org/
Maintained by the Port Orford Chamber of Commerce, the site presents a guide to the Coastal Oregon community, including a history of the city, and information about area attractions, lodging facilities, restaurants, entertainment venues, shops and services.
http://www.discoverportorford.com/
The congregation of FCC meets at its facilities on Jackson Street in Port Orford, Oregon. Featured is a statement of beliefs and an overview of the church's ministries, missions, and programs. A sermon schedule, church calendar, and travel directions are posted.
http://www.fccofportorford.com/
The Port of Port Orford, Oregon does not have a harbor; rather, vessels are launched and retrieved using a crane, and housed on homemade dollies when not fishing. Its history, dock services, commission and staff are featured.
http://www.portofportorford.com/
Port Orford & North Curry County Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Port Orford, Oregon, the Chamber is a business membership organization comprised of businesses and professionals. An overview of the organization is presented, including a member directory. Tourism and relocation information is included.
http://www.portorfordchamber.com/
Port Orford / Langlois Schools 2CJ
Headquartered in Port Orford, Oregon, the public school administrative district is highlighted, including its combined elementary and middle school and its high school. Instructional resources include Oregon standards, digital videos, and an educational video library.
http://www.2cj.com/
Billing itself as the oldest newspaper on the Oregon Coast, the Port Orford News offers local news, high school sports stories, business and other services. Contact information is included, along with other publications.
http://www.portorfordnews.net/
Chartered in 1954, the Port Orford, Oregon club is part of Rotary International District 5110. Bulletins are posted on its site, along with a list of officers and committees, photographs, and a private area for members only.
http://www.portorfordrotary.org/
