A Quick History of the Scenic Corolla Community in the Outer Banks NC http://activerain.com/blogsview/4833882/things-to-keep-in-mind-while-driving-on-outer-banks-nc-carova-beach http://OBXLifestyles.com | Relive the past and know more about Corolla on the Outer Banks NC's interesting history here! Read this. Affordable unspoiled land with picturesque ocean views - there are not many areas in the country where you can bask in the quiet privacy a beach property in Carova brings. Schedule a viewing of an awesome beach house today by calling me, Jean-Paul Peron, at 252-564-9390.

1. A Quick History of the
Scenic Corolla
Community in the Outer
Banks NC

2. Prized for the combination of upscale shops
and dining options while offering nature-filled
privacy and seclusion, Corolla is a unique
destination that offers spectacular 4WD
beaches off the Corolla coastline. If you and
your family are heading for a week-long
vacation and staying on or purchasing any of
the Outer Banks NC homes for sale in the area,
here’s a quick take on the history of the
picturesque Corolla community.

4. While Corolla wasn’t the modern vacation hotspot
it is today, the village was discovered along with
the Currituck Mainland, Duck, and Carova in the
late 1600s by early European settlers who stayed
in the island and built a small community. For
several centuries, Corolla remained home to this
small community of settlers and their families. In
the late 1800s, the population grew slightly as
some lifesaving stations were built to help sailors
navigate the treacherous waters of the North
Carolina coast.

5. By 1873, the red brick Currituck Lighthouse, a top
tourist spot today was built. By 1922, two of
Philadelphia’s wealthiest residents, Edward and
Marie Louise Knight built their famous grand
seaside home now known as the Whalehead Club.
The Knights hosted local hunting and fishing
exhibitions in Corolla. But despite this, Corolla
remained relatively unknown for the next 5 decades
and was only traveled to by residents of OBX NC or
guests who are brave enough to drive for miles past
the unpredictable clay and sand trails.

6. Before the NC Highway 12 was built in the late
1960’s and early 1970’s, the only way for visitors
to access most of the beaches on the Outer Banks
was through the sandy beaches, making a trip to
the OBX a truly adventure-filled experience.
There wasn’t any legitimate road to Corolla until
the NC Highway 12 was finally extended to the
village. Once the highway was built in 1984,
development finally started, with a handful of
communities popping up along the Corolla
beaches.

8. From hotels to resorts to restaurants, shopping
centers, groceries, and more, Corolla experienced a
surge in construction over the past 3 decades.
Together with these developments, various warning
signs have been put up to help guide both residents
and guests of homes for sale on the Outer Banks NC.
Apart from No Parking signs, they have also put up
signs such as The Water’s Edge and Dune Line are
Considered a Roadway and Speed Limit 15 within 300
Feet of Pedestrians for people traveling beyond
where the paved road ends into the beach
communities of Carova.

9. With all the developments that have
added to the vibrant life of the town of
Corolla, thanks to its vocal local
community, Corolla has been able to
maintain its small town beach community
charm, now coupled with necessary
amenities but without any of the grand
developments experienced by other beach
communities in North Carolina.

10. As such, the local community has advised
all visitors and new homeowners to help
preserve the beauty of Corolla by following
all the simple road and beach signs
scattered throughout town. If you’re
looking for vacation rentals or beach
properties for sale on the gorgeous Corolla
community in the Outer Banks NC, visit
http://OBXLifestyles.com today!

11. Affordable unspoiled land with
picturesque ocean views - there are not
many areas in the country where you can
bask in the quiet privacy a beach
property in Carova brings. Schedule a
viewing of an awesome beach house
today by calling me, Jean-Paul Peron,
at 252-564-9390.