Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves the portion of the Outer Banks of North
Carolina from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island, stretching
over 70 miles (110 km). Included within this section of barrier islands
along N.C. 12, but outside the National Seashore boundaries,
are Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and several communities, such
as Rodanthe, Buxton, and Ocracoke. Cape Hatteras is a
fascinating combination of natural and cultural resources, and provides a wide
variety of recreational opportunities.
Once dubbed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" for
its treacherous currents, shoals, and storms, Cape Hatteras has a wealth of
history relating to shipwrecks, lighthouses, and the US Lifesaving
Service. The islands also provide a variety of habitats and are a valuable
wintering area for migrating waterfowl. The park's fishing and surfing are
considered the best on the East Coast.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established by Congress on August
11, 1937. On June 29, 1940, the name of the park was changed by the U.S.
Congress to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
This issue was unique in
that it combined four stamps in a block that contained one overall design. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is pictured.
That area contains some of the earliest sites of English colonial settlement.
Located along North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the shores are home to thousands of
waterfowl and have become the final stop for sections of ships that have been
wrecked on the shoals.
The stamps were released on
5.4.1971 at Cape Hatteras, NC.
Thank
you Merja
for this lovely FDC.
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