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Yaquina Head Light Station - 1881

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17.86 acres

dark clayey loam

250'

Entire site is enclosed by fence running across point of cape from S to N shore. Keeper's dwelling is also enclosed by a neat picket fence.

No wharf or landing on premises. A landing can be made with a boat, on beach in smooth weather, but is usually dangerous.

1/4 mile. No road. Trail leads down steep bluff to beach.

By RR to "Corvallis" 80 miles, thence by stage to Newport 60 miles, thence by private conveyance 5 miles to Lighthouse.

Distance to nearest public road, at Newport on Yaquina Bay, is 5 miles.

5 miles

5 miles to Newport on Yaquina Bay

none

Light station can be reached from town of Newport on Yaquina Bay. Distance 5 miles.

tower

1870

Slight repairs made in 1880

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