Coast Guard Station Cobb Island

The Coast Guard Station Cobb Island features colonial revival architecture with traditional maritime design elements adapted for coastal operations and emergency response.

Established in 1877 and rebuilt in 1936, the station responded to twenty-four major shipwrecks before its decommissioning in 1964.

The station's crew maintained maritime traditions while serving as the only permanent residents of Cobb Island during the 1930s.

The Nature Conservancy relocated the station building by barge to Oyster, Virginia in 1998 to protect it from coastal erosion.

The facility spans 32.3 acres of tidal marsh and forested areas, combining historical preservation with natural coastal environments.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 37.29010,-75.92220

Latest update: March 19, 2025 20:38