Ocracoke Lighthouse
North Carolina
Ocracoke Lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Carolina, first lit in 1798. Its official name is Ocracoke Light. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, 28 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Ocracoke Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1798
Official name
Ocracoke Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Ocracoke Lighthouse
Ocracoke Light is a lighthouse that was built in Hyde County, on Ocracoke Island, Ocracoke, North Carolina in 1823 by Massachusetts builder Noah Porter. The lighthouse stands 75 feet (23 m) tall.
Ocracoke Lighthouse sits at 35.1090, -75.9861 in North Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (28 mi), Diamond Shoal Lighthouse (39 mi) and Cape Lookout Lighthouse (45 mi). North Carolina has 14 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Ocracoke Lighthouse
Ocracoke Lighthouse is open to visitors. The tower itself is closed to climbing. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Ocracoke Lighthouse
Where is Ocracoke Lighthouse?
Ocracoke Lighthouse is in North Carolina, at 35.1090, -75.9861. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, 28 mi away.
Can you visit Ocracoke Lighthouse?
Yes. Ocracoke Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Ocracoke Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Ocracoke Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Ocracoke Lighthouse built?
Ocracoke Lighthouse was first lit in 1798.
What lighthouses are near Ocracoke Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (28 mi), Diamond Shoal Lighthouse (39 mi) and Cape Lookout Lighthouse (45 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Ocracoke Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.