WayfarrowCape Meares Lighthouse
Lighthouse · Tillamook County, Oregon
Cape Meares Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Tillamook County, Oregon. Oregon has 15 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1890, in the late 19th century, making it the 5th oldest of the 8 in Oregon with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 38 feet tall (8th tallest of 9 measured in Oregon); the light characteristic is recorded as Fl W 15s (a white flash every 15 seconds), with a range of about 21 nautical miles; it was deactivated in 1963; the structure is built of concrete.
Status check, 2026-11: Building started in 1889 and the light was first lit on January 1, 1890. It is the shortest lighthouse in Oregon and was taken out of service in 1963. Cape Meares Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 45.4865° N, 123.9783° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1890 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 38 ft |
| Light characteristic | Fl W 15s |
| Range | 21 nautical miles |
| Deactivated | 1963 |
| Material | concrete |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 45.48647, -123.97831 |
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