The lighthouses of Dare County, each with their own individual visual vibrancy, grace the Outer BanksCoast enticing visiting families to venture closer, to see the light ... .
The MontroseDemocratic Party, in collaboration with The Gayle ClarkFoundation, recently donated $2,000 to the Montrose Lighthouse to help with the critical work the seasonal overnight shelter does for the community ... .
It's one of the few inland lighthouses in the United States and provides a view of Coshocton County for miles around in all directions ... The working lighthouse is 65 feet high and has 76 steps from the ground floor to the viewing level.