Tillamook Rock Light, Historic lighthouse on Tillamook Head, Oregon, United States.
Positioned on a basalt outcrop 2 kilometers off the coast, this deactivated lighthouse rises 19 meters above the turbulent Pacific Ocean waters.
The United States Congress commissioned the construction of this navigational structure in 1878, completing the challenging 500-day building process in January 1881.
The lighthouse earned its nickname 'Terrible Tilly' from the keepers who endured isolation and extreme weather conditions while maintaining the vital coastal beacon.
Visitors can observe the lighthouse from multiple locations along the Oregon Coast Trail between Ecola State Park and Seaside, including Indian Beach.
The structure incorporates concrete, basalt, brick, and iron materials to withstand powerful ocean forces, making it the most expensive West Coast lighthouse of its time.
Location: Clatsop County
Made from material: concrete, basalt, brick, iron
GPS coordinates: 45.93750,-124.01900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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