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OREGON LIGHTHOUSES IN BRIEF
 | South of Winchester Bay in Umpqua Lighthouse State Park |
| First lighthouse on the Oregon coast |
| Toppled in 1861 when the sand dune foundation was undermined |
| After 37 years was rebuilt with the foundation laid far back of the river
entrance (1894) |
| 65 foot tower, 165 feet above sea level |
| Still operational today |
1866 CAPE ARAGO LIGHTHOUSE
| South of Coos Bay and North Bend, 2.5 miles north of Cape Arago
adjacent to Sunset Bay State Park |
| On Gregory Point’s Lighthouse Island connected to the mainland by a narrow
footbridge |
| Due to erosion , it was rebuilt two more times in 1908 and 1934 |
| Part of the coast that is second in number of shipwrecks |
| 44 foot tower, 100 feet above sea level |
| Still operational today |
1870 CAPE BLANCO LIGHTHOUSE
| Northwest of Port Orford in Cape Blanco State Park |
| Most westerly, highest and oldest continually operating of all the lighthouses
in Oregon |
| 59 foot tower, 245 feet above sea level |
| Still operational today |
1871
YAQUINA BAY LIGHTHOUSE
| North of Yaquina Bay Bridge at Newport in Yaquina Bay State
Park |
| Oldest frame lighthouse in Oregon |
| Only remaining lighthouse in Oregon with a combined keeper’s dwelling and
light tower |
| Deactivated in 1874: shortest period of active duty in Oregon; it could not be
seen from the north |
| Authentic period furnishings reflecting the wickies (lightkeepers) |
| Open during the summer months to the public |
1873
YAQUINA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE
| North of Newport, west of Agate Beach |
| Second oldest continually operating lighthouse in Oregon |
| Was supposed to be built on Cape Foulweather, just south of Depoe Bay |
| 93 foot tower, 162 feet above sea level |
| Still operational today |
1881
TILLAMOOK LIGHTHOUSE
| South of Seaside on a small outcropping of rock jutting out of
the ocean |
| Nicknamed Terrible Tillie as it was one of the most wind-swept stations |
| Was rebuilt in 1934 due to storms |
| Operated until 1957 |
| Was purchased privately and is now a mausoleum |
| Is visible from Seaside, Cannon Beach and those trails along the headlands at
Ecola State Park |
1890
CAPE MEARES LIGHTHOUSE
| South of the entrance to Tillamook Bay in Cape Meares State Park |
| 40 foot tower, 217 feet above sea level |
| Was supposed to be built on Cape Lookout 10 miles south |
| Can tour rotunda and climb the stairs to the lantern room |
1894 HECETA
HEAD LIGHTHOUSE
| 11 miles north of Florence accessible from Devil’s Elbow State
Park |
| Boasts of the most powerful beacon |
| 56 foot tower, 205 feet above sea level |
| One of the most photographed |
| Still operational today |
| Can hike to the lighthouse |
| Keepers house is a bed and breakfast |
1896
COQUILLE RIVER LIGHTHOUSE
| Just north of Bandon in Bullard’s Beach State Park |
| Also known as Bandon Lighthouse |
| Has distinction of almost being hit by two different ships |
| Decommissioned in 1939 |
| 40 foot tower |
| Open to the public; tower is closed |
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