Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Commissioned by the US Congress in 1873 and finished in 1875, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse construction was completed in 1875. After WWII (approximately 1945) the US Coast Guard abandoned the lighthouse, which then fell into disrepair. (outer banks conservationists)

Standing Above the Beach

On December 1, 1875, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse light is first illuminated. The light is a fixed white light varied with a red flash every 90 seconds. On July 4, 1933, the light was electrified by the keepers, who installed generators and removed the clockwork and bullseye. (outer banks conservationists)

A Light Above the Trees

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is 162 feet tall from the ground to the top, has a 220 steps to the light deck, and was constructed with about 1 million bricks (outer banks conservationists)

The Village & The Lighthouse

In January 1952, the State of North Carolina purchased the land and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse from the US Government for $3000 for the purpose of muskrats experimentation and research, recreational and other purposes. (outer banks conservationists)