OAK ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE

Oak Island Lighthouse is called the most powerful in America, as it can be seen for twenty-four miles out to sea!

It was activated in 1958 and is still in operation today. It stands one hundred forty-eight feet tall, although a mistaken belief is that it is one hundred sixty-nine feet tall. In reality, it stands on a rise, so the lighthouse is one hundred sixty-nine feet above the water.

Located on Caswell Beach at the U.S Coast Guard station, the lighthouse is not open to the public.

Marked by it's three bands colored black at the top, white in the middle and grey at the bottom, but unlike most North Carolina lighthouses, there is no spiral staircase.

Instead, there are ships ladders that offer a climb of over one hundred thirty steps to the top!

This Lighthouse was one of the last built along the north Carolina coast, and at the time it was constructed, it cost $110,000.00.

The great thing about the lighthouse is that you can get a tour! Your tour guide will tell you all about the history of the lighthouse, and tell you some things you won't find out anywhere else!

There is also access to the boardwalk and an observation deck!

So what are you waiting for?

Come visit North Carolina and all the beautiful lighthouses along the coast!

North Carolina Lighthouses

• Bald Head Lighthouse
• Bodie Island Lighthouse
• Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
• Cape Lookout Lighthouse
• Currituck Lighthouse
• Ocracoke Lighthouse
• Prices Creek Lighthouse

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North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations (Images of America Series)

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