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Cape Lookout Coast Guard Station

Beaufort, North Carolina • Carteret County

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About This Property

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The Cape Lookout Coast Guard Station, located near Beaufort, North Carolina, is a historic maritime facility. It served as a vital outpost for life-saving operations and coastal protection, overseeing the treacherous waters off Cape Lookout.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
5.4
Listed Date
2/1/1989
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Military; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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