RoanokeMarshesLighthouse
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
Name and Location
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
Location: Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo, Dare County, North Carolina, United States (35.9082116° N, -75.6682721° W)
Construction and History
The Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse has been guiding mariners for over unknown. The lighthouse stands at an impressive [height] feet tall, with a focal height of [focal height] feet above sea level.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse features a unknown design, constructed from unknown, with unknown used for unknown.
Light and Navigation
The Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse is equipped with a unknown light pattern, which has been in operation since unknown. The light range extends approximately unknown feet into the surrounding waters.
Accessibility and Visiting
Today, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse serves as a historic landmark and museum, offering guided tours to the public. Visitors can explore the tower's interior, learn about its history, and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding waters and coastline. The lighthouse is open unknown from unknown, with admission fees applicable.
Notable Views and Landscape
Visitors are treated to a fascinating view of the surrounding waters and coastline.
Anecdotes and Folklore
According to local legend, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse has played host to numerous notable visitors, including unknown. The lighthouse has also been the subject of various rumors and speculations over the years.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse was initially operated manually by keepers, who would climb the tower to maintain the light and fog signals. In unknown, the lighthouse was automated, allowing for increased efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Further Information
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Details
Name | RoanokeMarshesLighthouse |
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City | Manteo |
Country | Unitedstates |
Coordinates | 35.9082116, -75.6682721 |
Year of construction | [insertyearofconstruction] |
Events | [insertdatesanddescriptions]throughoutitshistory |
Historic significance | recognizedforitssignificanceintheregion'smaritimehistory.In[insertyear],thelighthousewasdesignatedasa[insertheritagedesignation]. |
Keeper stories | |
Stories | [insertnamesorevents]accordingtolocallegend |
Architectural style | [insertarchitecturalstyle] |
Construction material | [insertprimarymaterials],with[insertsecondarymaterials]usedfor[insertpurposes] |
Focal height | [focalheight]feetabovesealevel |
Tower height | [height]feet |
Landscape type | picturesquetown,surroundedbyarichmaritimehistoryandnaturalbeauty. |
View description | stunningviewsofthesurroundingwatersandcoastline. |
Facilities | |
Light characteristic | [insertlightcharacteristic,e.g.,Fl(3)W.15s] |
Light range | [insertdistance]feetintothesurroundingwaters |