The mystery of the vanishing Roanoke Colony revolves around the unexplained disappearance of the English settlers who established a colony on Roanoke Island, off the coast of present-day North Carolina, in the late 16th century. Led by John White, the Roanoke Colony was established in 1587.
John White left the colony to return to England for supplies, and due to various circumstances, he was delayed in returning. When he finally returned in 1590, he found the settlement completely abandoned. The only clue left behind was the word “Croatoan” carved into a fence post and “Cro” carved into a nearby tree.
The fate of the Roanoke colonists remains unknown, and various theories have been proposed, including assimilation into local Native American tribes, relocation to Croatoan Island, or perishing due to harsh conditions. The mystery of the vanishing Roanoke Colony is one of the most enduring and perplexing unsolved mysteries in American history.
