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Ocracoke Lighthouse
A lighthouse on Lighthouse Rd, with 16 places within a five-minute walk. One of 8 history & landmarks in Ocracoke.
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On the National Register since 1977
Ocracoke Light Station
Ocracoke Light Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 25, 1977. It is significant for its commerce, transportation and architecture at the state level.
Ocracoke Light is a lighthouse that was built in Hyde County, on Ocracoke Island, Ocracoke, North Carolina in 1823 by Massachusetts builder Noah Porter. The lighthouse stands 75 feet (23 m) tall. Its diameter narrows from 25 feet (7.6 m) at the base to 12 feet (3.7 m) at its peak. The lighthouse was built to help guide ships through Ocracoke Inlet into Pamlico Sound. In 1864, Confederate troops dismantled the …
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Directions →360 Lighthouse Rd
The nearest neighbor is Albert Styron's Store, 1 min walk away.
Address360 Lighthouse Rd · 27960
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Phone(252) 473-2111
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16 places within a five-minute walk of Ocracoke Lighthouse.
🍽️EatTaqueria 504Suazo's2 min walk🎭See some artBlackbeard's Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoke Island6 min walk🎁BrowseOcracoke Island Trading Company6 min walk🌳Get outsideDream Girl Sport Fishing6 min walk
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Albert Styron's StoreHoliday rental home
1 min walk🛒Harbor View General Store & Then SomeGrocery store
2 min walk🏋️Native ParasailActive life
2 min walk⚖️The Castle Courtyard VillasHotel
3 min walk💇Ocracoke Massage and WellnessMassage therapy
3 min walk🛏️The Castle Bed and BreakfastBed and breakfast
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Address
360 Lighthouse Rd
Hours
Not set
Phone
(252) 473-2111
Website
https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/ols.htm/caha/historyculture/ocracoke-island-lighthouse.htm
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.