BALD HEAD ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE (OLD BALDY)

Old baldy was built in 1817.

Old baldy was built with soft red bricks then stucco was applied to it.

Old baldy is 110 feet tall. The base is 36 feet wide and the top is 14.6 feet wide.

Old baldy is located in Bald Head Island, Cape Fear River, North Carolina.

Old baldy was built to mark the entrance of the Cape fear river for sailors.

Old baldy got its name because it's the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina and it's in Bald Head island.

FUN FACTS

• Old baldy is the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina.
• Old baldy has 108 steps, five landings, six windows, and one door.
• The 200th birthday is in 2017.

The lighthouse is no longer in use, but there are tours for the public.

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