Price Creek Light, Brick lighthouse in Southport, North Carolina, US
Price Creek Light is a small brick lighthouse in Southport, North Carolina, featuring a tapered conical tower. The structure sits on private property and can be seen from the public ferry that crosses the river.
The lighthouse was built in 1849 as one of seven beacons positioned along the Cape Fear River to guide ships. Its lighting system was upgraded in 1855 with more advanced technology.
The tower served as a Confederate observation and communication point during the Civil War, connecting two important military forts in the region. Today it stands as a reminder of the area's wartime role along the river.
The property is private and cannot be accessed on foot, but the lighthouse is clearly visible from the public ferry crossing. The best views come from the ferry deck during the ride between Southport and Fort Fisher.
The tower originally held eight separate lamps with reflectors, which were replaced by a single advanced optical lens in 1855. This upgrade was part of a broader modernization of lighthouse technology along the American coast.
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