Roanoke Island is best known for its historical significance as the site of Sir Walter Raleigh's attempt to establish a permanent English settlement with his Roanoke Colony in the late 16th century. The fate of the final group of colonists has yet to be ascertained, leading to the continuing interest in what became known as the "Lost Colony" for over 400 years. In the 21st century, even as archaeologists, historians and scientists continue to work to resolve the mystery, visitors come to see the longest-running outdoor theater production in America: "The Lost Colony." Roanoke Island is one of the three oldest surviving English place-names in the U.S. Along with the Chowan and Neuse Rivers, it was named in 1584 by Captains Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlowe, sent by Sir Walter Raleigh. [1]
Roanoke Island was discovered in 1585.
Roanoke Island is still known as Roanoke Island today. It is located in Dare County, North Carolina.
Roanoke Island is part of the state of North Carolina.
Roanoke Island was founded for economic reasons.
The English bought the island of Roanoke from the Indians.
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Roanoke Island was discovered in 1585.
Roanoke Island is still known as Roanoke Island today. It is located in Dare County, North Carolina.
Roanoke Island is part of the state of North Carolina.
Roanoke Island was founded for economic reasons.
The Roanoke Island Colony was founded in 1585.
The colony on Roanoke island was originally established in 1585.
It was on Roanoke Island in present day North Carolina.
The Union won the Battle of Roanoke Island.
Roanoke Island was found and settled by the English.
The English bought the island of Roanoke from the Indians.
The Roanoke Island Colony was founded in 1585.