Plymouth in Washington County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Roanoke River Lighthouse

By Don Morfe, July 17, 2010

1. Roanoke River Lighthouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Roanoke River Lighthouse established by US. Lighthouse Service 1866, Plymouth North Carolina

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list.

Location. 35° 51.978′ N, 76° 45.234′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, North Carolina, in Washington County. Marker is on West Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth NC 27962, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hampton Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brick House Landing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Plymouth (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Plymouth (approx. ¼ mile away); Ausbon House (approx. ¼ mile away); Cushing’s Torpedo (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Plymouth (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 282 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on December 29, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.