Bodie Island

The black and white horizontal striped Bodie Island Lighthouse, off NC 12 between Nags Head and Oregon Inlet is the third lighthouse of that name to stand guard over this stretch of coastline. The first Bodie Island lighthouse underwent construction in 1847, but due to poor design and engineering, the tower ended up being a foot taller on one side than the other. Instead of attempting to salvage the 54-foot structure, plans were made for a second Bodie Island Lighthouse.