Question: is the cape hatteras lighthouse still in use

title: Cape Hatteras Light
text: The National Park Service acquired ownership of the lighthouse when it was abandoned in 1935 . Today the Coast Guard owns and operates the navigational equipment , while the National Park Service maintains the tower as a historic structure . The Hatteras Island Visitor Center , formerly the Double Keepers Quarters located next to the lighthouse , elaborates on the Cape Hatteras story and the lifestyle on the Outer Banks . Cape Hatteras Lighthouse , tallest in the United States , stands 208 feet ( 63 m ) from the bottom of the foundation to the peak of the roof . To reach the light , which shines 191 feet ( 58 m ) above mean high - water mark , requires climbing 268 steps . The construction order of 1,250,000 bricks was used in construction of the lighthouse and principal keeper 's quarters . 

Answer: answer: Yes. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest in the United States, stands 208 feet (63 m) from the bottom of the foundation to the roof's peak and is still in use. The National Park Service acquired ownership of the lighthouse when it was abandoned in 1935. Today, the Coast Guard owns and operates the navigational equipment, while the National Park Service maintains the tower as a historic structure.
answer: The National Park Service acquired ownership of the lighthouse when it was abandoned in 1935. Today the Coast Guard owns and operates the navigational equipment, while the National Park Service maintains the tower as a historic structure.