Cape Lookout Village Historic District
Cape Lookout Village Historic District, Maritime heritage district in Carteret County, United States.
The Cape Lookout Village Historic District contains 20 buildings, 1 site, and 6 structures spread across 810 acres of North Carolina coast.
Established in 1887, this coastal settlement housed maritime workers and their families until 1960, featuring the Cape Lookout Lighthouse Station and Coast Guard facilities.
The district presents Queen Anne and American Craftsman architectural elements through structures like the Life Saving Station and the Principal Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters.
Visitors access the district via passenger ferry from Harkers Island or Beaufort, with options to explore by hiking, using beach shuttles, or renting UTVs.
The Jetty Workers House II, built in 1915, remains as the last standing residence for workers who constructed the jetty at Cape Lookout Bight.
Location: Carteret County
GPS coordinates: 34.60795,-76.53497
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:13
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