Bodie Island Lighthouse
North Carolina
Bodie Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Carolina, first lit in 1872. The tower stands 154 feet tall. It is part of a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, 7.7 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Bodie Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1872
Tower height
154 ft
Light 164 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places contributing property
About Bodie Island Lighthouse
The current Bodie Island Lighthouse (pronounced “bah-dee island”) is the third that has stood in this vicinity of Bodie Island on the Outer Banks in North Carolina and was built in 1872. It stands 156 feet (48 m) tall and is located on the Roanoke Sound side of a portion of a peninsula that is the first part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Bodie Island Lighthouse sits at 35.8185, -75.5633 in North Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (7.7 mi), Wade Point Lighthouse (33 mi) and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (39 mi). North Carolina has 14 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Bodie Island Lighthouse
Bodie Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 154 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Architect
- Paul J. Pelz
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Questions about Bodie Island Lighthouse
Where is Bodie Island Lighthouse?
Bodie Island Lighthouse is in North Carolina, at 35.8185, -75.5633. The nearest other lighthouse is Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, 7.7 mi away.
Can you visit Bodie Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Bodie Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Bodie Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 154 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Bodie Island Lighthouse built?
Bodie Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1872.
How tall is Bodie Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 154 feet (47 m) tall, and its light sits 164 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Bodie Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (7.7 mi), Wade Point Lighthouse (33 mi) and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (39 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Bodie Island Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.