¹     The lighthouses of Oregon have long been a beacon in darkness for the many ships that pass through the Oregon coast waters. There were originally nine lighthouses in the state, but only five of them are still active today and those are the ones we will learn about here. The other four are historical landmarks for visitors to see. At one time, lighthouses had to be run by people who lived in the tower. However, computers have replaced the need for actual humans to run the lighthouses.
 
²     Cape Arago - This 44-foot tower on Cape Arago was the first lighthouse that was built after Oregon became a state in 1859. It sits on Chief's Island in Coos Bay. Before the bridge was built, making it easier for the lighthouse keeper to get to his island, it was a very dangerous journey. One keeper even died while trying to return to the island. Later a bridge was built, making it easier to get to. Cape Arago's light shines from a solar-powered lens.
 
³     Cape Blanco - The 59-foot lighthouse on Cape Blanco is a unique one in that it sits on three fault lines which could cause an earthquake at any time. Because of the fault lines, an earthquake could happen at any time. In fact, after the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the lighthouse keeper wrote in his log that the tower swayed for about a minute. This lighthouse is located on the waters of the Elk and Sixes rivers.

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