Near Lighthouse Road 0.3 miles west of Irvin Garrish Highway (State Highway 12), on the right when traveling south.
The first lighthouse at Ocracoke Inlet was the 1798 Shellcastle Rock lighthouse located on an island in the inlet. In such a location—defenseless against storms, tides, and winds—the lighthouse was often inoperative when needed most. . . . — — Map (db m114469) HM
