Description:
Stretching one and a half miles off the Oregon Coast, Cape Blanco's lighthouse sits majestically on a 200 foot cliff. This is the southernmost of Oregon's lighthouses.
History:
The oldest original tower in Oregon, this was first proposed in 1864, and lit for the first time in 1870 after planning and construction. Several sections of the lens were broken in 1992, when vandals broke into the lantern room. After $20,000 in repairs, the Cape Blanco was re-opened two years later.
Constructed in:
1870 (completed)
Open to Public:
Restricted access - the gates are opened daily April 1 to October 31
Location:
Near Cape Blanco State Park, approximately four miles north of Port Orford on the Oregon Coast.
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