In 1967, Henry Pigott sold his North Carolina island home to help create national seashore
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Portsmouth Village, an 18th-century settlement, saw its final male resident Henry Pigott live out his life. Pigott sold his ancestral home to the government for Cape Lookout National Seashore. He retained a life estate, allowing him to remain until his death in 1971. After Pigott's passing, the remaining residents departed, leaving the village completely empty. The historic district now serves as a preserved museum of coastal history. What's Your Reaction?
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