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.
Inside the Ocracoke Lighthouse with Lou Ann Homan - YouTube
WEBThe Ocracoke Lighthouse was built in 1823 to guide the ships safely through the Ocracoke Inlet. Today it is still a navigational tool and lights the Island o...
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 Island Lighthouse - OuterBanks.com
WEBThere are limited interior or exterior tours of the Ocracoke Island Lighthouse, as the inside of the lighthouse is traditionally not open to the public. There are, however, seasonal lighthouse talks and / or other programs hosted by the National Park Service in the summer months, which are held at the Ocracoke Island Visitors Center on the edge ...
Ocracoke Lighthouse - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go …
WEBStay in Ocracoke overnight, come into town at dusk, wander over to the water and watch the lighthouse beacon over the trees and the usually awesome sunset over the harbor (aka Silver Lake). For history buffs, although there is nothing informative on site, the story of the lighthouse is worth looking up.
17 Facts About Ocracoke Island Lighthouse - OBX Stuff
WEBNo trip to Ocracoke Island would be complete without stopping by the island's most-photographed landmark! One of several magnificent lighthouses along North Carolina's coast, we've put together a list of interesting facts about Ocracoke Island Lighthouse.
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 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 - Visit Ocracoke NC
WEBBuilt 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 14 miles offshore.
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 .
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