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  1. The community of Rockaway was established as a seaside resort in 1909 by the Rockaway Beach Company. It was named after Rockaway Beach on Queens, New York. Rockaway post office was established in 1911. Rockaway was connected by train to Portland in 1912. The name of the city was changed to Rockaway Beach in 1987.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockaway_Beach,_Oregon
    Rockaway Beach was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Tillamook, who relied on the area’s abundant natural resources for sustenance. European settlers arrived in the 19th century, and the town gradually developed as a coastal resort destination, attracting visitors seeking a serene seaside escape.
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    Rockaway Beach Company established the seaside resort of Rockaway in 1909. The community was named after Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York. In 1911, the post office was created. In 1912, the railroad connecting the resort to Portland was built. The town changed its name from Rockaway to Rockaway Beach in 1987.
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    Rockaway Beach History Rockaway is a coastal community in Oregon, originally established as a seaside resort in 1909. The city was named after Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York and its post office was established in 1911. Pronto Pup, a popular corn dog brand, was invented in Rockaway in the late 1930s.
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    Rockaway is a coastal community in Oregon, originally established as a seaside resort in 1909. The city was named after Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York and its post office was established in 1911. Pronto Pup, a popular corn dog brand, was invented in Rockaway in the late 1930s.
    The name of the city was changed to Rockaway Beach in 1987. The Pronto Pup, a brand of corn dog, was invented at Rockaway in the late 1930s. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.71 square miles (4.43 km 2 ), of which, 1.60 square miles (4.14 km 2) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km 2) is water.
    The preserve has an elevated walkway, which terminates at a large cedar tree known as The Big Tree, which is estimated to be 500–900 years old. The community of Rockaway was established as a seaside resort in 1909 by the Rockaway Beach Company. It was named after Rockaway Beach on Queens, New York.
    Rockaway Beach is a small, close-knit community with a rich history and diverse local culture that makes it unique. The city is rooted in its history as a coastal resort destination and is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for its residents from various backgrounds and age groups.
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    WEBRockaway Beach history: families arriving by train for 100 years and the Pronto Pup's corn dog invention! Visit to learn more history and make your own.

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    WEBMay 24, 2023 · In 1911, the post office was created. In 1912, the railroad connecting the resort to Portland was built. The town changed its name from Rockaway to Rockaway Beach in 1987. Nowadays, it is a popular …

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    WEBApr 15, 2023 · Families have visited this northern Oregon Coast spot since the 1920s, arriving by train before highways were even established. From all the local attractions to the famous Twin Rocks and finest seafood, …

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