Cape Arago Lighthouse
R🇺🇸Oregon, USInactive
Location & Light Range
About Cape Arago Lighthouse
Established in 1866, the Cape Arago Lighthouse stands at a focal height of 13.5 meters. The original structure measured 13 meters tall. Its light emitted a red signal. Though no longer operational, the lighthouse was formerly known as Cape Gregory Lighthouse. It is situated in Charleston, Oregon, approximately 4.2 kilometers north of Cape Arago itself.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is listed as a National Register of Historic Places listed place.
Background
The Cape Arago Lighthouse (formerly known as Cape Gregory Lighthouse) is a lighthouse located in Charleston, Oregon. It is located 2.6 miles (4.2 km) north of Cape Arago.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
R
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Focal Height
- 13.5m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1866
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5034573 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 13m
Location
- City
- Oregon
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 43.3412°
- Longitude
- -124.3755°
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