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OBX LIGHTHOUSES
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OCRACOKE ISLAND
CAPE LOOKOUT
The oldest North Carolina lighthouse in
operation and the second oldest in the United
States, it is a 75-foot sturdy, whitewashed tower
built of brick with a concrete veneer exterior.
Completed in 1823, the walls of the lighthouse
are five feet thick at the base. For close to 200
years, its bright light has been visibly stretching
approximately 14 miles over the waters of the
Atlantic Ocean. This lighthouse is not open for
climbing, but can be visited daily, to learn about
the local history and for pictures.
Only accessible by boat or ferry, this brick
lighthouse is a 163-foot-high structure located
in the southern Outer Banks. Outfitted with a
first-order Fresnel lens, it flashes every 15
seconds and is visible between 12 -19 miles out
to sea. It is one of the very few lighthouses that
operate during the day. It became fully
automated in 1950. The most notable
difference in this lighthouse is the distinctive
diamond pattern.
This popular destination is one of the landmark
attractions in the Ocracoke Village. There is
limited parking, but it is a short walk from the
visitor center or town. Enjoy a walking or biking
tour around the lighthouse as it is not open for
visitors to go inside. It’s well worth the visit!
Constructed back in 1859, it is currently under
restoration that is expected to be completed by
2025. They are repairing all metal surfaces,
glass panes, the ventilation system, windows
and doors, replacement of the electrical wiring,
and removing the old paint before repainting
the lighthouse.
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