Roanoke River Lighthouse
North Carolina
Roanoke River Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in North Carolina, first lit in 1867. Its official name is Roanoke River Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1941. The nearest other lighthouse is Wade Point Lighthouse, 36 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Roanoke River Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1867
Deactivated 1941
Tower height
36 ft
Official name
Roanoke River Light
About Roanoke River Lighthouse
The Roanoke River Lighthouse is a historic, decommissioned lighthouse, located on the waterfront of Edenton, North Carolina. The lighthouse once stood in Albemarle Sound at the mouth of the Roanoke River, across the Sound from its current location.
Roanoke River Lighthouse sits at 36.0565, -76.6109 in North Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Wade Point Lighthouse (36 mi), Currituck Beach Lighthouse (49 mi) and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (54 mi). North Carolina has 14 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Roanoke River Lighthouse
Roanoke River Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Roanoke River Lighthouse
Where is Roanoke River Lighthouse?
Roanoke River Lighthouse is in North Carolina, at 36.0565, -76.6109. The nearest other lighthouse is Wade Point Lighthouse, 36 mi away.
Can you visit Roanoke River Lighthouse?
Yes. Roanoke River Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Roanoke River Lighthouse built?
Roanoke River Lighthouse was first lit in 1867. It was deactivated in 1941.
How tall is Roanoke River Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near Roanoke River Lighthouse?
The closest are Wade Point Lighthouse (36 mi), Currituck Beach Lighthouse (49 mi) and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (54 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Roanoke River Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.