North Carolina Lighthouses

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What is the oldest North Carolina lighthouse still in service?

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Ocracoke Lighthouse is the oldest North Carolina lighthouse still in service.

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What is unique about the Cape Lookout Lighthouse?

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Cape Lookout has a rotating, 1,000-watt beacon that flashes every 15 seconds and was the first tall lighthouse built on the Outer Banks.

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What is the oldest standing lighthouse in North Carolina?

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Bald Head Lighthouse is the oldest standing lighthouse in North Carolina, made of brick and shaped like an octagon.

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How many steps are there to the top of the Currituck Lighthouse?

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There are 214 steps to the top of the Currituck Lighthouse.

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What is the nickname of Bald Head Lighthouse?

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Bald Head Lighthouse is nicknamed 'Old Baldy'.

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What material is the Bald Head Lighthouse made of?

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Bald Head Lighthouse is made of brick that has been coated with cement.

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How far can the light from the Currituck Lighthouse be seen?

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The light from the Currituck Lighthouse can be seen for 19 miles.

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Which lighthouse can only be reached by boat?

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Cape Lookout Lighthouse can only be reached by boat.

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What is the significance of the Ocracoke Lighthouse?

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Ocracoke Lighthouse is significant as it is the oldest North Carolina lighthouse still in service and is believed to have been built near an Indian Village.

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What type of beacon does the Cape Lookout Lighthouse have?

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Cape Lookout Lighthouse has a rotating, 1,000-watt beacon.