Next to the Currituck County Courthouse sits the original Currituck Jail. This jail was built after receiving legislative permission in 1767, burned down in 1808, then was rebuilt in 1857 and is one of the four oldest jails in North Carolina. The jail is a Jacobean brick building 32' X 20'
Currituck, NC Pioneer HistoryA large pink granite ball mounted on a base with a plaque that reads "To Our Confederate Dead 1861-1865"
Currituck, NC Memorials The original Courthouse was built in 1723. The present courthouse was built prior to 1869: some say as early as 1842. The courthouse now houses the County Commissioners Meeting Room and other County offices. The building is open weekdays.
Currituck, NC Historic Courthouses
The ferry that goes from mainland Currituck to Knotts Islandfirst ferry run is 6:00 a.m. and the last ferry is at 6:30 p.m.The ferry holds 30 cars and is free.
Currituck, NC Ferries
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From mid-September to December 24th enjoy a range of events from hayrides to choosing your own Christmas tree. Farm tours by ...
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The Oak Island Lighthouse was completed in 1958. The lights are 169 feet above the water. A misconception is that the lightho...