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North Carolina

Bodie Island Light

A striking black-and-white horizontally banded tower on the Outer Banks marshes.

History

The current Bodie Island tower, completed in 1872, is the third built on the site — the first two were undermined by poor foundations and the Confederate army. Its distinct horizontal black-and-white banding makes it a visual counterpart to Cape Hatteras's spiral. After a full restoration, the tower is open to climbers seasonally, offering views over the marsh and Pamlico Sound.

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