i think it was Raleigh because he was responsible for the settlement
Raleigh.
Raleigh
The Roanoke Island Settlement was planned and supported by Sir Walter Raleigh. He received a charter from Queen Elizabeth I of England to establish a colony in the New World and sent an expedition to Roanoke Island in 1585. However, subsequent attempts to establish a permanent settlement on Roanoke Island were unsuccessful.
Sir Walter Raleigh financed the first Roanoke settlement with Ralph Lane and Richard Grenville leading the expedition. John White commanded the second attempt to establish a colony on Roanoke Island. .
By ship.
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.
Raleigh
The colony on Roanoke island was originally established in 1585.