USRC Mercury
historic site
- Inscription
- U.S. Revenue Cutter in War of 1812. Patrolled Ocracoke Inlet. Escaped British ships offshore, 1813, to deliver warning of threat to New Bern.
- On the Outer Banks Scenic BywayNational
- 24.8 mi off the Pamlico Scenic Byway
- 25.8 mi off the Alligator River Route
Overlooks nearby
- Light Station · 1 mi
- Ocracoke Pony Pens Viewing Area · 7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:09 | 18:42 | 19:16 |
| June solstice | 05:51 | 19:45 | 20:22 |
| September equinox | 06:53 | 18:29 | 19:02 |
| December solstice | 07:09 | 16:17 | 16:56 |
Local time (America/New_York).
35.11597, -75.98527
Elevation 1 m (modelled from terrain)