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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: America's Tallest Brick Beacon

Learn about Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - completed in 1869, standing at 198 feet, with 257 stairs and 1.25 million bricks. Known as "America’s Lighthouse," it was moved 2,900 feet in 1999. Explore more fascinating facts!

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: America's Tallest Brick Beacon

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  1. Cape Hatteras By Donna Barlow

  2. Cape Hatteras

  3. Facts: • Completed in 1869 • 198 feet tall • Dare County • Black and white spiral design • It is operational • Signal visible for 20 miles

  4. More interesting facts: • Known as “America’s Lighthouse” • Has 257 stairs • Built with 1.25 million bricks • World’s tallest brick lighthouse • Lighthouse was moved 2,900 feet in 1999 to a new location

  5. Comparing Lighthouses by Height

  6. Credits • www.carolinalights.com • www.hatteras-nc.com/light

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