25 Jul 2011
The Nags Head Beach Cottage Row Historic District was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The first of the 36 homes began construction in the mid 1800's. Most homes began as shacks, built from wood scavenged from the beachfront, leftover from shipwrecks. Since that time though, most of the homes have undergone major renovations. These historic cottages are now defined by rustic cypress shingles, pitched roofs, and angular wrap-around porches. Each cottage has its own character and story.
