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Umpqua River Lighthouse
Umpqua River Lighthouse is located six miles south of
Reedsport
next to Umpqua Lighthouse State Park.
The origional lighthouse on this site was built in 1857 was the first
lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, however, it fell into the river
in 1861 after sand eroded the foundation.
The current Umpqua River Lighthouse was built in 1894 and
is 165 feet above sea level and is 65 feet tall.
The lighthouse and museum is maintained by Douglas County Parks
and Recreation Department; For more information, call 541-271-4631.
Visitor fee: $3 adults; $2 ages 7 - 16; under 6 free.
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