The
Currituck Beach Lighthouse is the only light in North Carolina that is
still housed in its original structure. The tower is 163 feet tall.
First put into service
on December 1, 1875, it still serves as an aid to navigation. Each of the
many lighthouses in the region received distinctive painted exteriors to
aid identification except the light at Corolla. It was distinguished by
being left unpainted, allowing the visitors to view nearly one million
bricks!
The lighthouse is open
to visitors from Easter to Thanksgiving. Climb the 200+ steps to the top
for a spectacular view of the Atlantic Coast and the Currituck Sound.
Click on the photo for a full view. |