Roanoke Colony
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Was a short-lived colony established by Ralph Lane in 1585 on Roanoke Island in what is now Dare County, North Carolina, United States. The colony was abandoned by the its inhabitants under unclear circumstances.
Establishment
January 1586: The first colony on Roanoke Island was established by governor Ralph Lane in 1585. The Roanoke Colony was an attempt by the English to establish a permanent settlement in the New World. Unfortunately, the colony mysteriously disappeared, leading to it being known as the "Lost Colony."
Chronology
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Disestablishment
January 1591: White returned to England, intending to bring more supplies back to his colony of Roanoke in 1588. Instead, the Anglo-Spanish War delayed his return to Roanoke until 1590. Upon his arrival, he found the settlement fortified but abandoned. The word "CROATOAN" was found carved into the palisade, which White interpreted to mean the colonists had relocated to Croatoan Island. Before he could follow this lead, rough seas forced the rescue mission to return to England.
