It is also home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Nye Beach, Yaquina Head Light, Yaquina Bay Light, Pacific Maritime Heritage Center and Rogue Ales, and is notable as the western terminus of U.S. The town was named by Sam Case, who also became the first postmaster.Newport has been the county seat of Lincoln County since 1952, when voters approved a measure to move the center of government from nearby Toledo to Newport. White settlers began homesteading the area in 1864. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,989, an increase of nearly 5% over its 2000 population as of 2019, it had an estimated population of 10,853.The area was originally home to the Yacona tribe, whose history can be traced back at least 3000 years. Newport was named for Newport, Rhode Island. It was incorporated in 1882, though the name dates back to the establishment of a post office in 1868. Newport is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States.
