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Cape Disappointment Light Station - 1882

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9.37 acres - most of site is occupied by military dept.

clayey loam

about 300'

A space 150' square is inclosed around the lighthouse dwelling, also about 4 acres for
pasture.

A good wharf belonging to military dept.

A good wagon road distance from tower 1/2 mile.

By steamer tri-weekly.

Astoria, nearest steamboat landing, distance 14 miles.

All mail matter is received & sent by Military Post

Astoria, 14 miles.

By mail steamer 3 times/week from Astoria

Station may be reached from Astoria by charter of sailboat or steam tug.

tower

1856

New keeper's dwelling was built in 1873

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