Edenton in Chowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Roanoke River Lighthouse
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
1. Roanoke River Lighthouse Marker
Inscription.
Roanoke River Lighthouse. . Originally constructed in 1886 by the US Lighthouse Service, the Lighthouse served as a navigational beacon to Mariners on the Albemarle Sound. The Light marked the entrance to the Roanoke River which was the main commercial passageway to the town of Plymouth and Williamston upstream. The lighthouse remained in service until 1941, when it was decommissioned by the US Coast Guard. In 1955 it was moved to Edenton by Mr. Emmett Wiggins. Of the more than twenty Lighthouses that served to mark the rivers and sounds of the Albemarle and Pamlico, this is the last known surviving example of a square sided, screw-pile Lighthouse. . This historical marker is in Edenton in Chowan County North Carolina
Originally constructed in 1886 by the US Lighthouse Service, the Lighthouse served as a navigational beacon to Mariners on the Albemarle Sound. The Light marked the entrance to the Roanoke River which was the main commercial passageway to the town of Plymouth and Williamston upstream. The lighthouse remained in service until 1941, when it was decommissioned by the US Coast Guard. In 1955 it was moved to Edenton by Mr. Emmett Wiggins. Of the more than twenty Lighthouses that served to mark the rivers and sounds of the Albemarle and Pamlico, this is the last known surviving example of a square sided, screw-pile Lighthouse.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 36° 3.385′ N, 76° 36.664′ W. Marker is in Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. Marker is on S Broad St close to W. Water Street. Along the bay next to the Barker House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
3. Roanoke River Lighthouse Marker, Lighthouse, Bay and Park
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
4. Roanoke River Lighthouse Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
5. Roanoke River Lighthouse Restoration
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 12, 2010
6. Roanoke River Lighthouse on display inside Vistor Center in Edenton NC
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,065 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 24, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.