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Oak Island Lighthouse

Caswell Beach, North Carolina • Brunswick County

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About This Property

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The Oak Island Lighthouse, located in Caswell Beach, North Carolina, is a distinctive cylindrical concrete tower built to guide mariners. Standing 169 feet tall, its unique design was an innovative approach to lighthouse construction in its era.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
5.7
Listed Date
4/5/2007
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering
Periods of Significance
1950 Ad - 1974 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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Property Location

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Location

217 Caswell Beach Rd., Caswell Beach, North Carolina

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