![]() ![]() It was popular among the residents of the Willamette Valley trying to escape the summer heat and also became a part of the San Francisco-Seattle steamship itinerary attracting thousands of visitors. While timber and fishing became far less prevalent over the last four decades, it still is a part of the city's overall economy, along with tourism and agriculture.īandon turned into an attractive tourist destination in the first part of the 20th century. ![]() In the 20th century, Bandon's economy mostly consisted of the timber industry and fishing. In 1873 George Bennet established a settlement named after his hometown of Bandon in Ireland. The first Europeans started to arrive in 1851 when gold was discovered near Whiskey Run Beach. The first people living in the area were Coquille Native Americans. Central Oregon Coast Beaches & Landmarks. ![]()
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