On the Road 2008 - 2009: Outer Banks Lighthouses

Currituck Beach Lighthouse The northernmost lighthouse. According to their website, on December 1, 1875, this beacon filled the remaining "dark spot" on the North Carolina coast between the Cape Henry light to the north and the Bodie Island to the south. The light still flashes at 20-second intervals.
The Lightkeepers' House
The duplex for the two lightkeepers was completed in 1876. Each piece of the house arrived by barge pre-cut, numbered, and ready to assemble.

http://www.outerbanks.com/historiccorolla/

Bodie Island Lighthouse
Located on the south side of Highway 12, between Nags Head and Oregon Inlet. Completed in 1872. It's the third lighthouse built in this area: the first was destroyed by a storm and the second by the Civil War.
http://www.outerbanks.com/bodielight/
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
"The Big Barber Pole" at 196 ft, is the tallest lighthouse in the nation. The beacon can be seen more than 20 miles out to sea. It has been in operation more than 100 years. http://www.hatteras-nc.com/light/

Ocracoke Lighthouse
The shortest of the OBX lighthouses and can only be seen 14 miles out to sea. http://www.ocracoke-nc.com/light/ocracoke-lighthouse5.shtml Ok. It was well after lunch time, and we were just tired of looking at lighthouses.