Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Carteret County, North Carolina
Cape Lookout Lighthouse stands 49 meters tall on the southern tip of the Outer Banks, featuring black and white diamond patterns on its exterior walls.
The first lighthouse was constructed in 1812, while the current structure was completed in 1859 and required repairs after damage during the Civil War.
The lighthouse represents maritime heritage of North Carolina's coast and serves as a memorial to generations of lighthouse keepers who protected passing ships.
The lighthouse remains operational and helps ships navigate through dangerous coastal waters between Onslow Bay and Raleigh Bay along the Atlantic seaboard.
The structure contains identical architectural elements to Bodie Island Lighthouse, making these two buildings engineering twins of North Carolina's coast.
Location: Carteret County
Inception: 1859
Height: 49 m
GPS coordinates: 34.60528,-76.53611
Latest update: May 19, 2025 20:05
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