Bald Head Lighthouse

Old Baldy is the second of three lights to stand on Bald Head Island. The present site was established in 1817 and the tower was completed in 1818. This lighthouse retains its importance today as one of the oldest historic structures in North Carolina. Built from the old eight-sided plans for lighthouses prevalent prior to the Civil War, the exterior has been restored to its mottled look in response to public demand. After the Civil War ended, American lighthouses became designed in a conical shape to render them less resistant to wind.

Old Baldy can be reached only by passenger ferry from Southport. It is open to visitors daily on a self-guided tour basis for climbing and weddings are now allowed; a charming chapel is adjacent to the tower.

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