Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is a photograph by Phyllis Taylor which was uploaded on June 27th, 2016.
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse in the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a replica lighthouse and is actually the fourth to carry the name of Roanoke... more
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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
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Phyllis Taylor
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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse in the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a replica lighthouse and is actually the fourth to carry the name of Roanoke Marshes, as three different structures were used at the station in Croatan Sound. Unfortunately all were destroyed by one way or another.
The town of Manteo decided to build a replica of the lighthouse as the bricks and mortar component of their 1999 centennial celebration. Funding delays, objections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Hurricane Isabel all contributed to push the completion date well beyond the centennial year. Finally, on September 25, 2004, the replica was dedicated, along with the George Washington Creef Boathouse, and opened to the public. The lighthouse, which stands where the town's wastewater treatment place formerly stood, is a great addition to the waterfront and helps remind Manteo residents of the town's proud maritime heritage. To add a crowning touch of authenticity to the lighthouse, the Coast Guard has loaned a historic fourth-order Fresnel lens for display in the lantern room. The Roanoke Island Maritime Museum operates the lighthouse as part of its facilities.
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