WayfarrowUmpqua River Light
Lighthouse · Douglas County, Oregon
Umpqua River Light is a lighthouse in Douglas County, Oregon. Oregon has 15 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1894, in the late 19th century, making it the 6th oldest of the 8 in Oregon with a recorded construction date; its light sits 164 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Alt FI (2+1) WR 15s, with a range of about 21 nautical miles; it guards Pacific Ocean; the structure is built of brick.
Status check, 2026-11: The current tower was first lit in 1894 and replaced the 1857 lighthouse that river flooding undermined; sources disagree on the height (61, 65 or 67 ft). Umpqua River Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 43.6623° N, 124.1980° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1894 |
|---|---|
| Focal height | 164 ft |
| Light characteristic | Alt FI (2+1) WR 15s |
| Range | 21 nautical miles |
| Body of water | Pacific Ocean |
| Material | brick |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 43.66230, -124.19800 |
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- Mercerghost town · Lane County · 28.7 mi
- Minervaghost town · Lane County · 30.7 mi
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- Leeghost town · Coos County · 34.8 mi
- Wildcat Creek Bridgecovered bridge · Lane County · 36 mi
- Prosperghost town · Coos County · 36.7 mi
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