Tongue Point Depot

Type:
Year Established:
1876
Existing:
Yes
Tongue Point Depot
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jpeg (image/jpeg)
Photo Courtesy of:
US Lighthouse Society Archives
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LOCATION

City / Town:
Tongue Point
U.S. State:
Oregon
Country:
United States

STRUCTURES

Depot Type:
Buoy and Supply
Comments:

Historical Information

  • 1875: $10,000 approved by Congress for construction of Tongue OR Depot.
  • 1878: Construction commenced.
  • 1891: Congress approves an additional $15,000 for improvements and expansion.
  • 1942: Buoy Depot moved to Naval Base Tongue Point and rebuilt.
Entered by:
t.wheeler
Entered Date:
Oct 23, 2017