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Posted by Jody on January 19, 2013
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
Tillamook Rock
Built on a rocky island 1.2 miles offshore of Tillamook Head, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse represents an engineering and construction feat that overcame great obstacles. From 1880 when the lamp was lit until 1957 when it was decommissioned, “Terrible Tilly” served the maritime industry. Five keepers attended the lighthouse: four on duty at the lighthouse and one onshore on leave. No families lived at the lighthouse. Rotations were every three weeks for that’s when a boat returned the man on leave and brought provisions and mail. Because of the danger and isolation, these lighthouse keepers were paid more. Giant waves battered the lighthouse often shattering the protective glass around the light. During a storm in 1896, a rock weighing 135 pounds crashed through the roof and into the kitchen of the keeper’s quarters. After decommissioning, the lighthouse was abandoned for two decades. Under private ownership in 1980, the lighthouse was renovated and converted to a columbarium cemetery. Since 1994, the rocky islet has also been designated a federal wildlife refuge filled with nesting common murres and cormorants. The lighthouse can be seen from Ecola State Park and from Highway 101 south of Cannon Beach. It is not open to the public.
Ecola State Park, Oregon
Don’t forget your binoculars!
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, Oregon Coast
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Lighthouse trivia: Today, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse serves as a columbarium. A columbarium is a vault, building, or room with niches for storing urns containing ashes of the deceased. This site no longer accepts new urns.
Here are a couple of interesting related links: Oregon History Project, Seaside, Oregon
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kiwiskan said
Nice shots – and I liked the history with this
Jody said
Thank you! It’s quite interesting. Isn’t it? – Another beautiful spot on the Oregon Coast!
Southern Sea Muse said
Nice shots! Please send some Tillamook ice cream with that lovely post…
Jody said
Thank you!
Now, what’ll it be? White Chocolate Raspberry Yum, Mile High Mud Pie, or my favorite: Mint Chocolate Chip?
Southern Sea Muse said
Mmm, mmm, mmm! I’ll start with vanilla and work my way up the list
Jody said
Wait for me!!
Maryanne said
Clever headline too!
Jody said
Thank you!
We had some fun with that one!
nutsfortreasure said
We shall be out on the opposite coast in a few hours looking for beach treasure too
Hoping to get eagles and seals 
Jody said
Oooooh! I hope you’ll consider doing a guest post for us! We’d love to see what you find. (Of course, we’ll link to your site.) We just love to share. Safe travels to you & have a great time at the beach!
nutsfortreasure said
Yes it will be awhile before we head west but todays hunt in 40+ MPH wind was NUTS lol hence NUTSFORTREASURE lol JT and I went for a fast 2 miles
nutsfortreasure said
That would be FUN thanks!
hilal achmar said
Wow …. Your pictures give freshness to me, after regular work. Nice Object, and beautiful scenery. I really like …. Thank you for sharing ……..
Jody said
Thank you so much for your kind words and for stopping by!
Style by Sechy said
This is stunning!!! xox
Jody said
Thank you! Your Gold Coast looks amazing too!
mhdriver said
Oh beautiful Tillamook! Great cheeze besides the ice cream. Good shots. Thank you for leaving a;ike at my place,
Jody said
And thank you! We especially like their extra sharp cheddar!
woodandrope said
Such a cute little lighthouse!
Jody said
And in such a beautiful setting!
Amy said
Beautiful lighthouse!
Jody said
Yes! This whole section of the Oregon Coast is one beautiful sight after another!