Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station

Located on Hatteras Island on the North Carolina Outer Banks, the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is the most complete site of remaining life-saving stations in North Carolina.

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In 1873 Congress established the United States Life Saving Service to patrol the beaches looking for ships in distress along the treacherous North Carolina coast. Twelve Life Saving Stations were established - at seven mile intervals in an area known as Chicamacomico. The stations were patrolled by a crew of 5-10 men on foot or horseback. The most famous of these stations, the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station was built in 1874.

Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is located on N.C. Highway 12 in the village of Rodanthe, on Hatteras Island at the 39.5 mile post. For more information, please call 252-987-1552 or send email to chicamacomico@earthlink.net

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