The Roanoke River Lighthouse is a historic, decommissioned lighthouse, located on the waterfront of Edenton, North Carolina. The lighthouse once stood in Albemarle Sound at the mouth of the Roanoke River, across the Sound from its current location..
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Location - in Albemarle Sound at the mouth of the Roanoke River; moved to Edenton, North Carolina Coordinates - 36.056029°N 76.610905°W First lit - 1867 (first light) 1903 - (second light) Deactivated - 1941 Foundation - Screw-pile Construction - Cast-iron/wood Tower shape - Square house w/central lantern (first) Square house w/tower at corner (second) Tower height - 35 feet (11 m) Lens - Fourth-order Fresnel lens
I was here on April 27, 2021.
Roanoke River Lighthouse is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. .
Roanoke River Lighthouse is owned by the Edenton Historical Commission. Grounds/dwelling/tower open. .
Access: Car