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The town of North Bend, Oregon is a century old city and is reached from the North by passing over the mile long historic Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge which is the city's official symbol. The city was originally named "Yarrow". It is not known where this name was derived from, but many believe its name may be named for the flowering plant of the same name, or possibly a river in Scotland or perhaps a ship of some sort. The name surely reflects it's location at the north bend of the Coos Bay channel.
The vast timber found in the North Bend, Oregon brought many land barons, and among the first of note was Asa M. Simpson along with his son Louis. Soon large sawmills began to fill the area along with shipyards. Another major developer to the area was Vern Gorst, a member of Aviations Hall of Fame. His land, air, and water service was the early beginnings of United Airlines.
North Bend is now the home to nearly 9,370 people and has a diverse economy. There is a U.S. Coast Guard station; the Coos Bay Business Center and the largest mall along the Oregon coast. There are many unique shops and antique stores throughout the area. The city is also the site of the North Bend Municipal Airport. The small airport has commercial passenger flights and freight service. Each year the city has a great air show where you can watch vintage planes, skydivers, and even a car show.