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Cape Blanco Lighthouse

The Oldest Lighthouse in Oregon

Lighthouse on Pacific Ocean near Port Orford, OR

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Climb the winding stairway to the top of Cape Blanco Lighthouse and stand beside its spectacular Fresnel ( pronounced: frey-NEL ) lens. Up close you can appreciate the genius of its inventor and imagine generations of dedicated light keepers toiling to keep the lamp burning brightly. Beyond the windows your gaze is drawn to the magnificent ever-changing Pacific coastline.. Erected in 1870, this lighthouse stands on Oregon’s farthest west point of land and is the oldest one continually operating in Oregon. It holds the record for longest service at one lighthouse too: James Langlois worked here for 42 years. James Hughes, born on a nearby ranch, served at this light station for 37 years. Discover several other records this special lighthouse holds when you visit.

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