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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.

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Details

NameRoanokeMarshesLighthouse
CityManteo
CountryUnitedstates
Coordinates35.9082116, -75.6682721
Year of construction[insertyearofconstruction]
Events[insertdatesanddescriptions]throughoutitshistory
Historic significancerecognizedforitssignificanceintheregion'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 typepicturesquetown,surroundedbyarichmaritimehistoryandnaturalbeauty.
View descriptionstunningviewsofthesurroundingwatersandcoastline.
Facilities
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic,e.g.,Fl(3)W.15s]
Light range[insertdistance]feetintothesurroundingwaters