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The Lost Colony of Roanoke

The Outer Banks of North Carolina are a hub of historical relevance. One of the most fascinating historical facts involves the Lost Roanoke Colony. The Island of Roanoke, NC, was the home of two groups of settlers in the 16th century – the second of which disappeared without a trace.

In 1587, a colony of 121 men and women arrived at the Outer Banks. Led by John White, the Roanoke Colony was home to the first English-bred child born on American soil, Virginia Dare. Shortly after settling the colony, White returned to England for needed supplies, but was caught up in the country’s war with Spain. With his ships confiscated for war efforts, John White was unable to return to his ill-fated colony until 1590.

Upon arriving at Roanoke Island, White found the settlement dismantled and his family and colony gone. The only link to their disappearance seemed to be the word “Croatoan” carved into a fort post and “Cro” etched into a nearby tree. Many theories concerning the Roanoke Colony have been hatched over the past 400 years, yet their fate remains a mystery…

Visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina and make your own conclusions about the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Elan Vacations offers a variety of luxury rentals in the area and the location is the perfect home base for additional vacation activities.

Labels: Croatoan, Lost Colony, Roanoke Island

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