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Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station

Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station
Pumping Station Mattamuskeet NWR Fairfield NC 8957 (23378630333).jpg
The lodge and the lake in November, 2015
Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station is located in North Carolina
Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station
Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station is located in the US
Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station
Location E of Swanquarter, near Swan Quarter, North Carolina
Coordinates 35°27′6″N 76°10′30″W / 35.45167°N 76.17500°W / 35.45167; -76.17500Coordinates: 35°27′6″N 76°10′30″W / 35.45167°N 76.17500°W / 35.45167; -76.17500
Area 0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built 1911 (1911)
Built by New Holland Corp.
NRHP Reference # 80002849
Added to NRHP May 28, 1980

Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station, also known as Mattamuskeet Lodge, is a historic pumping station building located on Lake Mattamuskeet at the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge near Swan Quarter, Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1911, and is a three story 14,977 square foot brick building. In 1934, it was remodeled as headquarters building and hotel accommodation for visitors after acquisition of Lake Mattamuskeet by the U. S. Government. The building contains 38 rooms and is connected to a 120 foot high tower with stairway.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.



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