Cape Mendocino Lighthouse (original location)
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Submitted by: damappr
Lonely plaque erected just south of the original location of the light. Light has been moved south to Shelter Cove.
Transcription: CAPE MENODCINO LIGHTHOUSE LIT DEC. 1, 1868 TO MAR. 3, 1951 BUILT AT 422 FT. ELEVATION THE LIGHT SWEPT 30 MI. TO SEA. THE PERILOUS WATERS HERE CLAIMED NINE SHIPS. MULES TOOK SUPPLIES TO THE SITE, 1.5 MI. NORTH, THE WESTERNMOST IN THE U.S. DEDICATED TO THE
KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT
ERECTED BY E CLAMPUS VITUS 101
Submitted by: damappr
Lonely plaque erected just south of the original location of the light. Light has been moved south to Shelter Cove.
Transcription: CAPE MENODCINO LIGHTHOUSE LIT DEC. 1, 1868 TO MAR. 3, 1951 BUILT AT 422 FT. ELEVATION THE LIGHT SWEPT 30 MI. TO SEA. THE PERILOUS WATERS HERE CLAIMED NINE SHIPS. MULES TOOK SUPPLIES TO THE SITE, 1.5 MI. NORTH, THE WESTERNMOST IN THE U.S. DEDICATED TO THE
KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT
ERECTED BY E CLAMPUS VITUS 101
Nearby Plaques
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