Bald Head Lighthouse
North Carolina
Bald Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Carolina, first lit in 1817. Its official name is Bald Head Light. The tower stands 102 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1935. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Fear Lighthouse, 2.4 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Bald Head Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1817
Deactivated 1935
Tower height
102 ft
Light 112 ft above water
Official name
Bald Head Light
About Bald Head Lighthouse
Bald Head Lighthouse, known locally as Old Baldy, is the oldest lighthouse still standing in North Carolina. It is the second of three lighthouses that have been built on Bald Head Island since the 18th century to help guide ships past the dangerous shoals at the mouth of the Cape Fear river.
Bald Head Lighthouse sits at 33.8735, -78.0003 in North Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Cape Fear Lighthouse (2.4 mi), Oak Island Lighthouse (2.4 mi) and Price Creek Lighthouse (4.3 mi). North Carolina has 14 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Bald Head Lighthouse
Bald Head Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Bald Head Lighthouse
Where is Bald Head Lighthouse?
Bald Head Lighthouse is in North Carolina, at 33.8735, -78.0003. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Fear Lighthouse, 2.4 mi away.
Can you visit Bald Head Lighthouse?
Yes. Bald Head Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Bald Head Lighthouse built?
Bald Head Lighthouse was first lit in 1817. It was deactivated in 1935.
How tall is Bald Head Lighthouse?
The tower is 102 feet (31 m) tall, and its light sits 112 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Bald Head Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape Fear Lighthouse (2.4 mi), Oak Island Lighthouse (2.4 mi) and Price Creek Lighthouse (4.3 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Bald Head Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.