The word "Croatoan" was carved on a post at the entrance to the palisado, and a similar "CRO" was carved on a tree. A secret sign that the settlers were forced was no inscribed anywhere.
(The best explanation was that the settlers went to live with nearby Indian tribes, and were lost to accident or attacks.)
The only clue John White discovered upon his return to Roanoke in 1590 was the word "CROATOAN" carved into a tree. This led scholars to speculate that the settlers may have relocated to Croatoan Island or been assimilated by the local Native American tribe.
what was NOT a clue that John White discovered upon his return to Roanoke?
The word "Croatoan" was carved on a post at the entrance to the palisado, and a similar "CRO" was carved on a tree. A secret sign that the settlers were forced was no inscribed anywhere. (The best explanation was that the settlers went to live with nearby Indian tribes, and were lost to accident or attacks.)
When John White returned to Roanoke, he found the settlement abandoned and the inhabitants, including his daughter and granddaughter, missing. There were no signs of a struggle, but the only clue left behind was the word "Croatoan" carved into a wooden post, leading to speculation that the settlers may have moved to a nearby island inhabited by the Croatoan tribe.
The Roanoke Colony, also known as the "Lost Colony," was established on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina in the late 16th century by English settlers. In 1590, when a supply ship returned from England, the colony was found deserted with no signs of the settlers. The fate of the colony and its inhabitants remains a mystery to this day.
the word "CROATOAN" was carved into a fence post, and "CRO" was carved into a tree. These carvings may have indicated that at least some of the colonists had moved south to the village of Croatoan to live with the friendly natives. Before John White left Roanoke Island to return to England for more supplies, it had been agreed that if the colonists had to vacate their settlement under duress, a Maltese Cross would be also be carved indicating their distress. No Maltese Cross carving was found - only the words. The lack of the distress sign may indicate that the colonists left voluntarily rather than by force.
John White found the settlement of Roanoke deserted when he returned after three years. The only clue left behind was the word "Croatoan" carved into a post, suggesting the settlers may have relocated to Croatoan Island or encountered the local Native American tribe. The fate of the Roanoke colonists remains a mystery.
Roanoke
The word "Croatoan" was carved on a post at the entrance to the palisado, and a similar "CRO" was carved on a tree. A secret sign that the settlers were forced was no inscribed anywhere. (The best explanation was that the settlers went to live with nearby Indian tribes, and were lost to accident or attacks.)
The word "Croatoan" was carved on a post at the entrance to the palisado, and a similar "CRO" was carved on a tree. A secret sign that the settlers were forced was no inscribed anywhere. (The best explanation was that the settlers went to live with nearby Indian tribes, and were lost to accident or attacks.)
When John White returned to Roanoke, he found the settlement abandoned and the inhabitants, including his daughter and granddaughter, missing. There were no signs of a struggle, but the only clue left behind was the word "Croatoan" carved into a wooden post, leading to speculation that the settlers may have moved to a nearby island inhabited by the Croatoan tribe.
The Roanoke Colony, also known as the "Lost Colony," was established on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina in the late 16th century by English settlers. In 1590, when a supply ship returned from England, the colony was found deserted with no signs of the settlers. The fate of the colony and its inhabitants remains a mystery to this day.
The word "Croatoan" was carved on a post at the entrance to the palisado, and a similar "CRO" was carved on a tree. A secret sign that the settlers were forced was no inscribed anywhere. (The best explanation was that the settlers went to live with nearby Indian tribes, and were lost to accident or attacks.)
The word "Croatoan" was carved on a post at the entrance to the palisado, and a similar "CRO" was carved on a tree. A secret sign that the settlers were forced was no inscribed anywhere. (The best explanation was that the settlers went to live with nearby Indian tribes, and were lost to accident or attacks.)
the word "CROATOAN" was carved into a fence post, and "CRO" was carved into a tree. These carvings may have indicated that at least some of the colonists had moved south to the village of Croatoan to live with the friendly natives. Before John White left Roanoke Island to return to England for more supplies, it had been agreed that if the colonists had to vacate their settlement under duress, a Maltese Cross would be also be carved indicating their distress. No Maltese Cross carving was found - only the words. The lack of the distress sign may indicate that the colonists left voluntarily rather than by force.
John White found the settlement of Roanoke deserted when he returned after three years. The only clue left behind was the word "Croatoan" carved into a post, suggesting the settlers may have relocated to Croatoan Island or encountered the local Native American tribe. The fate of the Roanoke colonists remains a mystery.
Roanoke is called The Lost colony because all the settlers disappeared. It was founded in 1587. The founder returned to England for supplies. But when he left the oceans were dangerous, and when he got to England, England was at war with Spain. It took him 3 years to come back. When he arrived, the settlers were gone. On a tree the settlers wrote, "Croatoan". However, their message was not deciphered at the time. Theories now say the settlers died of starvation or from Indians, or they tried to sail away, or some other calamity happened to them.
John White found the colony of Roanoke deserted and the only sign left was the word "CROATOAN" carved on a tree. The item that was missing was the entire population of the colony, including his granddaughter, Virginia Dare.
The Roanoke Colony disappeared in 1590. It was established in 1587 as the first English colony in North America, but when a supply ship arrived three years later, the colony had been deserted and the fate of its inhabitants remains a mystery.