Contact
Sunset at the lighthouse at Cape Blanco State Park. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection)
County Seat: 94235 Moore St., Suite 212, Gold Beach 97444
Phone: 541-247-3295 (General); 541-247-4511 (Court Administrator)
Fax: 541-247-6440 (Elections Division)
About
Established: Dec. 18, 1855
Elev. at Gold Beach: 60'
Area: 1,648 sq. mi.
Average Temp.: January 45.0° July 65.0°
Assessed Value: $3,491,110,599
Real Market Value: $5,574,450,521
(includes the value of non-taxed properties)
Annual Precipitation: 82.67"
Economy: Forest products, agriculture, commercial and sport fishing, recreation and tourism
Incorporated Cities
Points of Interest
Coastal ports, Cape Blanco Lighthouse, Cape Sebastian and Samuel H. Boardman State Parks, Rogue River Japanese Bomb Site, Thomas Creek Bridge near Brookings – Oregon’s highest bridge at 345 feet
History and General Information
Named after Territorial Governor George L. Curry, the county was a part of “Coose” County until it was created in 1855. Port Orford was the county seat until 1859 when it was replaced by Ellensburg (later renamed Gold Beach).
Curry County contains valuable standing timber and also offers spectacular coastal scenery, clamming and crabbing, excellent fishing (freshwater and saltwater), upriver scenic boat trips, hiking trails, and gold for the fun of panning. The Port of Brookings is considered one of the safest harbors on the coast.
Agricultural products include sheep and cattle, cranberries, blueberries, Easter lilies and horticultural nursery stock. Curry County is also a prolific producer of myrtlewood.
County Officials
Commissioners—Court Boice 2025, Beth Barker-Hidalgo 2027, John Herzog 2025; Dist. Atty. Joshua A. Spansail 2025; Assess. Jim Kolen 2025; Clerk Reneé Kolen 2025; Sheriff John Ward 2025; Treas. David Barnes 2027