Some believe the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is one of the more haunted places in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The first lighthouse was built in 1803; however, the current light was constructed in 1870, roughly five years after the end of the Civil War.
The ocean began to reclaim the ground, and in 1999, due to erosion, it moved more than half a mile away.
While many stories have circulated about the different spirits said to occupy the premises, the most famous is the legendary “Ghost Cat.”
All sightings of the ghostly feline agree that he is black and white and weighs just over 15 pounds. The cat will rub against visitors’ legs and let you pet him. But if you should try to reach down to pick him up, he will vanish into the warm, salty beach air.
Written By: John G. Clark Jr.
