30-577: Oregon Inlet Station is a historic lifesaving station located near Rodanthe , Dare County, North Carolina . It was built in 1897 by the United States Life-Saving Service and remodeled in 1933 and 1970. It is a 1 1/2-story, Shingle Style rectangular frame building with a lookout tower. It has a porch that surrounds the building. It was one of seven lifesaving stations established on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 1874, to serve
60-469: A humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation ( Cfak ). Cfak climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (> 0.0 °C), at least eight months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (≥ 10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (≥ 22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During
90-463: A dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie ( 20 ). Residents are zoned to Dare County Schools . Zoned schools are Cape Hatteras Elementary School and Cape Hatteras Secondary School . In 2002, Nicholas Sparks published the book Nights in Rodanthe , a romance novel about two visitors to Rodanthe. George C. Wolfe directed a film adaptation of the same name , which was partially filmed in
120-491: A museum. Rodanthe is served by North Carolina Highway 12 , which runs north–south through town. The Chicamacomico area is bordered to the north by Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and to the south by Cape Hatteras National Seashore , a situation which limits potential growth. The town is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Pamlico Sound to the west. Rodanthe is the easternmost point of North Carolina. It
150-467: A resort area. This direction was accelerated in 1855 when Dr. W. G. Pool bought 50 acres of oceanfront land which he separated into plots and sold to friends, increasing the number of homes in the area. Jockey's Ridge is the last vestige of the sand dunes seen by the first explorers, as the area is now highly developed. The town incorporated in 1961. In May 2021, Nags Head was one of 11 communities (along with nearby Ocracoke, North Carolina ) chosen by
180-594: A vacation rental, the Inn at Rodanthe has become a popular Outer Banks attraction and is booked year-round. Nags Head, North Carolina Nags Head is a town in Dare County, North Carolina , United States. It is a busy vacation spot because of its beaches and sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge . The population was 3,146 at the 2020 census . Early maps of the area show Nags Head as a promontory of land characterized by high sand dunes visible from miles at sea. The origin of
210-481: Is 8b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 16.9 °F (−8.4 °C). The average seasonal (Dec-Mar) snowfall total is < 2 inches (< 5 cm), and the average annual peak in nor'easter activity is in February. According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Rodanthe would have a dominant vegetation type of live oak /sea oats Uniola paniculata ( 90 ) with
240-440: Is 8b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 16.9 °F (−8.4 °C). The average seasonal (Dec-Mar) snowfall total is < 2 inches (< 5 cm), and the average annual peak in nor'easter activity is in February. According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Nags Head, North Carolina would have a dominant vegetation type of Live oak /Sea Oats Uniola paniculata ( 90 ) with
270-427: Is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Dare County, North Carolina , United States, on Hatteras Island , part of North Carolina's Outer Banks . As of the 2020 census it had a population of 213. Rodanthe, along with Waves and Salvo , are part of the settlement of Chicamacomico. Rodanthe includes the original Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station , decommissioned in 1954, but now
300-542: Is famous for its observation of " Old Christmas " on January 6, formerly Christmas , December 25, by the Julian Calendar , a custom held over from the original settlers who still used the "Old Style" calendar. A mythical beast, "Old Buck"—possibly related to Belsnickel or Krampus who are companions of Saint Nicholas in Christmas festivities—is said to appear at the celebration. The residents of Rodanthe are governed by
330-556: Is located at 35°55′55″N 75°36′54″W / 35.93194°N 75.61500°W / 35.93194; -75.61500 (35.932004, -75.615085). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.2 km ), of which 6.6 square miles (17.0 km ) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km ), or 1.15%, is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 3,168 people, 1,302 households, and 861 families residing in
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#1732855028051360-634: The Dare County Board of Commissioners . Rodanthe is part of District 4, along with Avon , Buxton , Frisco , Hatteras , Waves and Salvo . The Chicamacomico Life Saving Station and Oregon Inlet Station are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . As of the 2020 United States census , there were 213 people, 81 households, and 44 families residing in the CDP. Many of Rodanthe's restaurants, shops and markets are seasonal, closing during
390-581: The North Carolina Aquariums , reopened in May 2011), and Outer Banks Pier. The town also features miniature golf courses and small amusement centers with go-karts and bumper cars for family entertainment. Other attractions include various National Register of Historic Places in or near Nags Head, such as the following: According to the Trewartha climate classification system, Nags Head, North Carolina has
420-546: The Trewartha climate classification system, Rodanthe, North Carolina, has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation ( Cfak ). Cfak climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (> 0.0 °C), at least eight months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (≥ 10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (≥ 22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During
450-732: The United States Department of Energy to participate in the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project , a program to provide federal aid for remote communities to modernize their electric infrastructure and resiliency through natural disasters and outages. Nags Head's grant is used to secure 48–72 hours of backup energy for emergency services due to the community's vulnerability to severe weather and rising sea levels and to investigate renewable and energy efficiency options. According to Nag's Head's Director of Planning and Development Michael Zehner,
480-403: The average family size was 2.65. In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males. The median income for a household in the town
510-407: The house was damaged and declared a public nuisance by Dare County after a nor'easter storm . The house was saved from demolition by a private businessman, Ben Huss, a bail bondsman, from Newton, North Carolina . Threatened by erosion, the house was moved less than one mile south. The interior and exterior of the property were meticulously renovated to replicate the house presented in the film. Now
540-584: The most exciting features of the Ridge is its capriciousness. Annual visitors find that ephemeral pools can spring up, and the sand can shift, making for a fresh experience every time. From the top of the Ridge, the ocean as well as the sound can be seen. Jockey's Ridge has a sound beach on the Roanoke Sound side where visitors may swim. The Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve is 1,092 acres (4.42 km ) and lies North of Jockey's Ridge and east of Roanoke Sound . It
570-407: The population. There were 1,223 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and
600-653: The project will take 12–18 months to complete and the town will receive assistance from National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Sandia National Laboratories . Nags Head received a separate grant from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects to receive technical assistance in developing better building design practices for energy and water efficiency, a project with an expected completion in early 2022. Nags Head
630-597: The ships that were lost in the treacherous waters off the North Carolina coast. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This article about a property in Dare County, North Carolina on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Rodanthe, North Carolina Rodanthe ( / r oʊ ˈ d æ n θ i / roh- DAN -thee )
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#1732855028051660-653: The summer months in Nags Head, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values ≥ 100 °F (≥ 38 °C). Nags Head is prone to hurricane strikes, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season which extends from June 1 through November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September. During the winter months, episodes of cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 10 °F (< −12 °C). The plant hardiness zone in Nags Head
690-530: The summer months in Rodanthe, a sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values ≥ 100 °F (≥ 38 °C). Rodanthe is prone to hurricane strikes, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season which extends from June 1 through November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September. During the winter months, episodes of cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < 10 °F (< −12 °C). The plant hardiness zone in Rodanthe
720-492: The town of Rodanthe and entirely filmed in eastern North Carolina – including Cape Hatteras , Southport and Wilmington . The movie was released on September 26, 2008. Several Rodanthe landmarks such as the Rodanthe Pier were used during filming. During film production, one of the rental houses, "Serendipity", the northeasternmost house in Rodanthe, was transformed into the fictional "Inn at Rodanthe". In November 2009,
750-543: The town's name is obscure but it is likely to have been named after any one of the Nag's Heads on the English coast. A folkloric explanation claims that mules or horses ( nags ) would have lights hung on their heads by nefarious wreckers in order to trick ships into running aground and then loot the ships of their valuables. The town's emblem depicts one such equine accomplice from the tale. Around 1830, Nags Head became known as
780-507: The town. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,757 people, 1,223 households, and 741 families residing in the town. The population density was 413.2 inhabitants per square mile (159.5/km ). There were 4,884 housing units at an average density of 634.9 per square mile (245.1/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 94.6% White , 1.6% African American , 0.15% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 1.4% from other races , and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of
810-720: The winter months and reopening the following spring. Many of these are family-owned, rather than chain franchises. Provisions can still be purchased on the Outer Banks during the winter months, but a short drive south to the town of Avon or north to Nags Head is required. There are two motels within the larger settlement of Chicamacomico, plus three other inns or bed and breakfasts on the island of Hatteras. There are numerous rental houses, as well as numerous campgrounds. Several smaller campgrounds cater to water sports enthusiasts. Local water sports include fishing , kayaking (both ocean and sound-side), swimming , sailboarding , surfing , kiteboarding , and wreck diving . According to
840-532: The years from the energy of coastal winds and has buried a miniature golf course along the way. Jockey's Ridge has been popular with hang-gliders since the advent of the sport, and is home to the world's largest hang gliding school. Kite flyers are also frequent visitors. The park's visitor center includes an informative museum with exhibits on sand, weather, and local fauna. The diversity of wildlife may change with seasonal migrations and includes bird species, foxes, mice, squirrels, occasional deer and rabbits. One of
870-511: Was $ 53,095, and the median income for a family was $ 61,302. Males had a median income of $ 33,289 versus $ 30,139 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 30,157. About 4.4% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. Located in Nags Head is the largest sand dune on the East Coast at Jockey's Ridge State Park . The sand dune has migrated over
900-420: Was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974. As in any other beach town, the ocean and shoreline are the major attractions, providing beaches for swimming, sunbathing, and a variety of water sports. A series of historic cottages overlook the beach in sections. There are three piers popular for fishing: Nags Head Pier, Jennette's Pier (severely damaged by Hurricane Isabel in 2003, bought and renovated by
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