13 Hidden Historical Sites in America More Fascinating Than Mount Rushmore

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Akanksha Sharma
April 24, 2025

4. The Lost Colony of Roanoke: An Unsolved American Enigma

Roanoke Island is an island in Dare County on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, United States. It was named after the historical Roanoke Carolina Algonquian people who inhabited the area in the 16th century at the time of English exploration. About eight. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Ken Lund

The tale of the Lost Colony of Roanoke remains one of America’s oldest unsolved mysteries. Established in 1587 on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, this English settlement vanished without a trace by 1590, leaving behind only the cryptic word “CROATOAN” carved into a post. Theories about the settlers’ fate range from assimilation with local tribes to relocation or demise due to disease or starvation. This site invites exploration not only for its historical significance as the first English colony in the New World but also for the enduring mystery that continues to captivate historians and amateur sleuths alike.

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