Ocracoke Light Station - U.S. National Park Service
WEBThe Ocracoke Light is one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the United States (behind the Boston Light and Sandy Hook Light most notably), and is the oldest operating in North Carolina. Today, fishing and pleasure boats pass within its view.
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.
Groundbreaking kicks off light station renovation - Ocracoke …
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Calling it perhaps the most innovative project the National Park Service has done since moving of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, David E. Hallac, superintendent, National Parks of Eastern North Carolina, led a groundbreaking for renovating the Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Ocracoke Light Station.
Ocracoke Lighthouse - Visit Ocracoke NC
WEBOcracoke Lighthouse. Built by hand in 1823, the Ocracoke Lighthouse celebrated its 200 th birthday in 2023! It is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in North Carolina and the second oldest in the nation. It shines with 8,000 candlepower and can be seen up to …
Ocracoke Light Station - U.S. National Park Service
WEBMar 1, 2021 · The Ocracoke Lighthouse was built in 1823. 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 on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina
WEB1 day ago · The lighthouse celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2023, making it the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in North Carolina. It boasts an 8,000-candlepower light, which can be seen up to 14 miles offshore. Ocracoke Island's history is peppered with tales of pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard, an English pirate who …
Ocracoke Lighthouse (How to Visit NC's Smallest Lighthouse!) - NC …
WEBSep 10, 2024 · The 75-foot lighthouse stands guard over Ocracoke Island, guiding ships through Ocracoke Inlet toward the mainland of North Carolina. Its mighty light can be seen from 14 miles away in both the Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
Ocracoke Lighthouse | Outer Banks, NC - OBX Guides
WEBSep 9, 2024 · 360 Lighthouse Road, Ocracoke. (252) 473-2111. The second-oldest lighthouse in North Carolina, Ocracoke Lighthouse is celebrating its 200th birthday in 2023! The 75-foot, whitewashed tower and its surrounding buildings were completed in …
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 Island Lighthouse - OuterBanks.com
WEBThe Ocracoke Island Lighthouse is distinctive on the Outer Banks for its small size, and is notable in the state of North Carolina for its age. It’s the oldest lighthouse that is still in operation in the state, and the second oldest lighthouse of …