This lighthouse was constructed from 1874 - 1875, and it lit the last dark spot on the Carolina coast between the Cape Fear lighthouse in Virginia and Bodie Island. The red brick lighthouse rises 158 feet above sea level. Unlike many other lighthouses that received distinctive day marks, Currituck was not painted. But its red brick is unique on the Carolina coast. It has a short light signal: 5 seconds on, 15 seconds off. There is a Fresnel lens still workung in the lighthouse and it is activated from dust to dawn.
Currituck Lighthouse is open 10 - 6 daily from Easter to Thanksgiving weekend.
You can walk to the top of the lighthouse.
Lighthouse Facts
- Number of steps: 214
- Height to focal plane of lens>158 feet
- Height to top of roof: 162 feet
- Number of bricks: approximately one million
- Thickness of wall at base: 5 feet - 8 inches
- Thickness of wall at parapet: 3 feet
Position: 34 south of the Cape Henry Lighthouse, 32 1/2 miles north-nothwest of Bodie Island Lighthouse
Climb to the top
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum Shop are open daily from Easter through Thanksgiving. However, during Periods of high winds or thunderstorms the lighthouse tower may be closed to climbers. Winter months provide time for resoration and maintenance. Telephone 453 4339 for lighthouse information.
Outer Banks Conservationists, INC.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
P.O. Box 58, Corolla, NC 27927
created by Marion
Email:
marion@stark-usa.com
