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Historic Lighthouses and Light Stations in North Carolina
The year in parentheses refers to the year in which the light was first lit in the existing tower.
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Bald Head ("Old Baldy") Light (1817)
Location: Bald Head Island/Cape Fear River
Bodie Island Light (1872)
Location: 4 miles north of Oregon Inlet
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Cape Hatteras Light (1870)
Location: North of Cape Hatteras Point/Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Cape Lookout Light (1859)
Location: Core Banks
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Currituck Beach Light (1875)
Location: Outer Banks/Whale Head Bay
Diamond Shoal Light (1966)
Location: North Carolina seacoast
Oak Island Light (1958)
Location: Cape Fear River mouth
Ocracoke Island Light (1823)
Location: Ocracoke Inlet/Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Roanoke River Light (1903)
Location: Relocated from Albemarle Sound
Are you interested in other historic maritime resources in North Carolina? We have information about historic life-saving stations and maritime-related national park units.