CROATAN is an Indian tribe long ago

Croatan High School was created in 1999.

The area of Croatan National Forest is 647.036 square kilometers.

Croatan was the name of a Native American tribe in North Carolina. They were part of the larger Algonquian-speaking tribes in the area. The name is also associated with the Lost Colony of Roanoke, as the word "Croatan" was found carved into a tree near the settlement after its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.

The Croatan Indians harvested corn,squash,beans,and tobacco. They hunted for deer,wild turkeys and other animals.