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Cape Hatteras Light
This lighthouse is located on the barrier island known as Cape Hatteras, in the town of Buxton, North Carolina and within the
Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The State Highway 12 can be used to access Cape Hatteras Light. From Buxton, North Carolina, drive south on Lighthouse road one mile to the lighthouse access road.
Year Construction Began:
First: 1802, Second: 1870
Original Cost to Build:
First: $44,000, Second: $167,000
Year Construction Complete:
Current: 16 December 1871
Year First Lit:
Current: 16 December 1871
Year Automated
1950
Tower Height from Base:
198.49 feet
Tallest brick lighthouse in the US, second tallest in world.
Number of Steps:
268
Lens Order:
First order Fresnel lens
Lens Range
24 nautical miles, 28 miles
Light Character:
white flash every 7.5 seconds
Tower Markings:
Black and White diagonal spiral bands with red foundation
Coordinates:
35.250556, -75.528806
Foundation Elevation
10 feet
Best View From:
onsight
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