This article contains a list of United States Coast Guard stations in the United States within the United States Coast Guard's nine districts. There are currently many stations located throughout the country along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean and Great Lakes. Although many of the stations have been located on shore, floating stations have been based on the Ohio River[1] and Dorchester Bay.[2]
Many of the stations listed date from the 1800s, during the existence of the United States Life-Saving Service. Development of stations were started with the 1848 signing of the Newell Act. This act allowed Congress to appropriate $10,000 to established unmanned life-saving stations along the New Jersey coast south of New York Harbor and to provide "surf boat, rockets, carronades and other necessary apparatus for the better preservation of life and property from shipwreck ... ." During that same year, the Massachusetts Humane Society received funds from Congress for life-saving stations on the Massachusetts coastline. Over the next six years, further stations were built, although they were loosely managed.[3]
The advent of air stations beginning in 1920 meant that some stations would become obsolete, as air coverage and improved technology were better able to supplement the rescue of mariners in remote regions. With early air stations using aircraft that could land on water, boat and air stations could work together to make sure that maximum help could be provided in time of need.[4]
^"Station Burnt Island, Maine"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Cape Elizabeth, Maine"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Cross Island, Maine"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Crumple Island, Maine"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Jerry's Point, Maine"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Jonesport, Maine"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Quoddy Head, Maine"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Rockland, Maine"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 8 May 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Whitehead, Maine"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Burlington, Vermont"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
^"Station Nahant, Massachusetts"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
^"Station Nauset, Massachusetts"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
^"Station Bellport, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Blue Point, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Fire Island, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Forge River, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Georgica, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Gilgo, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Short Beach, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^Welsh, Chris M. (2011). "Station Kings Point". United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Lone Hill, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Long Beach, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station MeadowIsland, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Mecox, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Montauk, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Moriches, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Napeague, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Potunk, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Quogue, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Rockaway, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Shinnecock, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Smiths Point, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Tiana, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
^"Station Sandy Hook, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Absecon, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Avalon, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Barnegat, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Bay Head, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Cape May, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Chadwick's, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Deal, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Little Egg, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Long Beach, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Tatham's, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Wildwood, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
^"Station Lewes, New Jersey"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^"Station North Beach, Maryland"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^"Station Ocean City, Maryland"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^"COAST GUARD". United States Coast Guard. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^"Station Cape Henry, Virginia"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^"Station False Cape, Virginia"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^"Station Seatack, Virginia"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 12 October 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
^"Station Core Banks, North Carolina"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 16 August 2011.[permanent dead link]
^"Station Santa Rosa, Florida"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Port Arthur, Texas"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Saluria, Texas"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station San Luis, Texas"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Brazos, Texas"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Velasco, Texas"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Louisville, Kentucky"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Buffalo, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Niagara, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Oswego, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Rochester, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Salmon Creek, New York"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
^"Station Erie, Pennsylvania"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
^"Station Ashtabula, Ohio"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
^"Station Fairport, Ohio"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
^"Station Belle Isle, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 16 September 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Bois Blanc, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Charlevoix, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Crisps, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Deer Park, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Eagle Harbor, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Unit Information". United States Coast Guard. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
^"Station Grand Haven, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Grand Marais, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Hammond Bay, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Holland, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Ludington, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Manistee, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Marquette, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Muskegon, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Pentwater, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Point Betsie, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station St. Ignace". United States Coast Guard. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Saint Joseph, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Sand Beach, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Ship Canal, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station South Haven, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Ottawa Point, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station White River, Michigan"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
^"Station Michigan City, Indiana"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Chicago, Illinois"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Jackson Park, Illinois"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Evanston, Illinois"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Unit Information". United States Coast Guard. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
^"Station Kenosha, Wisconsin"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Kewaunee, Wisconsin"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Milwaukee, Wisconsin"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Plum Island, Wisconsin"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Racine, Wisconsin"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Sheboygan, Wisconsin"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Two Rivers, Wisconsin"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Duluth, Minnesota"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2011.
^"Station Arena Cove, California"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station FortPoint, California"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station San Diego". United States Coast Guard. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station San Francisco". United States Coast Guard. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Southside, California"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Coos Bay, Oregon"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Coquille River, Oregon"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Depoe Bay". United States Coast Guard. 28 August 2009. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Depoe Bay"(PDF). United States Coast Guard. 3 June 2003. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
^"Station Point Adams, Oregon"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Point Orford, Oregon"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 25 November 2011.[permanent dead link]
^"Station Portland". United States Coast Guard. 28 September 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Siuslaw River"(PDF). United States Coast Guard. 3 June 2003. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Tillamook Bay, Oregon"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Umpqua River, Oregon"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Yaquina Bay, Oregon"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Supported Units". United States Coast Guard. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Neah Bay, Washington"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Port Angeles". United States Coast Guard. 13 October 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Welcome". United States Coast Guard. 20 September 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Seattle"(PDF). United States Coast Guard. 10 March 2004. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"Station Willapa Bay, Washington"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 25 November 2011.[permanent dead link]
^"Station Nome, Alaska"(PDF). U.S. Coast Guard History Program. United States Coast Guard. Archived from the original(PDF) on 25 September 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
^"USCG Station Kodiak". United States Coast Guard. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2011.