Tillamook Lighthouse OR
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Description: The Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, also known as "Terrible Tilly," is located off the coast of Oregon, near Cannon Beach. It was built in 1881 and served as a lighthouse to guide ships along the treacherous coastline. The lighthouse stands on a small rocky island, making it challenging for maintenance and resupply. Due to its harsh conditions and isolated location, it earned the nickname "Terrible Tilly." In the early 1950s, the lighthouse was decommissioned and replaced with a nearby automated buoy system. Over the years, the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse went through various ownerships and uses, including as a columbarium. A columbarium is a structure that holds cremated remains in small compartments known as niches. Families of loved ones who wish to have their ashes placed in the lighthouse can do so in these niches. It offers a unique and scenic final resting place for those who have a connection to the Oregon coast or maritime history. Today, the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse is privately owned and not accessible to the public. However, it remains a fascinating historical landmark, visible from certain viewpoints along the Oregon coastline, and its legacy continues through its use as a columbarium.