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First Lighting of the Current Lighthouse
- When
- 1859-11-01
- Where
- Cape Lookout Lighthouse
The current Cape Lookout Lighthouse was completed and lit on November 1, 1859, following congressional approval in 1857.
The present lighthouse, costing $45,000, was authorized by Congress in 1857. It was completed and lit on November 1, 1859. This structure replaced the earlier 1812 tower. The new tower stands 163 feet high on the southern Outer Banks.
Sources
- Cape Lookout Lighthouse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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