Description:Beautifully restored and filled with period furniture.
History:This lighthouse has the distinction of being the Oregon lighthouse that has served the shortest period. With only three years of service, this lighthouse was no longer used when Yaquina Head was build 3 miles north of it's location. Because of it's short history, only one keeper and his family lived in Yaquina Bay - a Mr. Charles H. Peirce with his wife and seven of their nine children. Restored by Friends of Lincoln County, Yaquina Bays serves as lighthouse museum. The light was re-activated in 1996.
Constructed in: 1871
Open to Public:yes - has a gift shop in the basement.
Location:Newport, Oregon Located in a state park at the north end of the Yaquina Bay Bridge.
History:This lighthouse has the distinction of being the Oregon lighthouse that has served the shortest period. With only three years of service, this lighthouse was no longer used when Yaquina Head was build 3 miles north of it's location. Because of it's short history, only one keeper and his family lived in Yaquina Bay - a Mr. Charles H. Peirce with his wife and seven of their nine children. Restored by Friends of Lincoln County, Yaquina Bays serves as lighthouse museum. The light was re-activated in 1996.
Constructed in: 1871
Open to Public:yes - has a gift shop in the basement.
Location:Newport, Oregon Located in a state park at the north end of the Yaquina Bay Bridge.
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