The Yaquina Head Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in which U.S. state?

The Yaquina Head Light, also known early in its existence as the Cape Foulweather Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in the U.S. in the state of Oregon. It is located in Lincoln County, near the mouth of the Yaquina River near Newport at Yaquina Head. The tower stands 93 feet (28 meters) tall and is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon.Light from the tower shines 162 feet above the ocean and can be seen nineteen miles out to sea.

Early records of the Lighthouse Board refer to the lighthouse as being made in Paris in 1868; it was later shipped to Oregon. The Yaquina Head Light was first lit on August 20, 1873 and was automated over 90 years later in 1966.

It is now known as the oldest structure in Newport, OR. Also it is the only existing Oregon lighthouse that has living quarters attached and is the only historic wooden Oregon lighthouse still standing. In 1993, the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a very popular tourists spot.

As part of its most recent history, the lighthouse has been used in several Hollywood movies. It was the setting for the 'Moesko Island Lighthouse' in the 2002 film "The Ring". Plus it appeared in the film, "Hysterical" (1983). Additionally in the 1977 TV series, "The Nancy Drew Mysteries", the lighthouse is here shown in the episode (The Mystery of Pirate's Cove).