Ocracoke Light Station - U.S. National Park Service
WEBThe Ocracoke Lighthouse is located in Ocracoke Village at the southern end of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The lighthouse is not open for climbing, but the base of the lighthouse is open with limited hours during the summer months.
Ocracoke Light - Wikipedia
WEBOcracoke Light is the oldest operating light station in North Carolina and the second oldest lighthouse still standing in the state. The lighthouse was automated in 1955. During the summer months when there is a U.S. National Park Ranger on duty, visitors may access the base of the lighthouse.
Ocracoke Lighthouse - Village Craftsmen of Ocracoke Island
WEBMay 20, 2018 · The lighthouse was a 55’ wooden, pyramid-shaped tower covered with cedar shingles and erected on a sturdy stone foundation. Atop the tower was a six-foot lantern and a three-foot dome. The builder of this lighthouse was Henry Dearborn, who also built the first Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Light was …
Ocracoke Light Station, Ocracoke North Carolina - Historic …
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Ocracoke Light Station was one of the first lighthouses authorized for the state of North Carolina. Ocracoke Lighthouse is the oldest remaining lighthouse structure on the North Carolina coast. It continues to warn mariners of hazardous Ocracoke Inlet.
Ocracoke Lighthouse (How to Visit NC's Smallest Lighthouse!)
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Ocracoke Lighthouse is the smallest lighthouse on the Outer Banks, but it is rich in history and influence. The 75-foot lighthouse stands guard over Ocracoke Island , guiding ships through Ocracoke Inlet toward the mainland of North Carolina .
Ocracoke Lighthouse, North Carolina at Lighthousefriends.com
WEBOcracoke Lighthouse’s modest height (seventy-five feet), subdued color scheme (solid white), and tranquil setting (a small island on the east side of Ocracoke Inlet) belie the dramatic history of its surrounding area.
Ocracoke Light Station - U.S. National Park Service
WEBMar 1, 2021 · It is the oldest working lighthouse in North Carolina, and the second oldest working lighthouse in the nation! Unique among the Outer Banks lighthouses, Ocracoke is an inlet light rather than a coastal light.
Ocracoke Lighthouse
WEBThe Ocracoke Lighthouse remains an iconic landmark for the island with its white tower topped by an octagonal lantern that houses the lens. It is the oldest operating lighthouse in the state and originally held significance because ships navigating Ocracoke Inlet needed guidance after the demise of Shell Castle Island Light.
Ocracoke Lighthouse - OuterBanks.com
WEBVisit North Carolina’s oldest operating lighthouse located on Ocracoke Island. The original wooden sentinel was erected in 1798 on the point of Ocracoke Inlet to mark the channel. It was 54 feet tall.
Ocracoke Lighthouse
WEBOcracoke Island’s most prominent landmark is its 75′ tall lighthouse. Built in 1823 for $11,359.35 (this included the keeper’s quarters), it is actually the third structure to guide mariners through the often treacherous and ever-shifting channels, shoals, and …