Croatoan

Croatoan is a word associated with the mysterious disappearance of the English colony at Roanoke Island in the late 16th century. When the colonists vanished around 1590, the only clue was the carved word "Croatoan," found on a fence post. It likely refers to the nearby Croatoan Tribe or the island of Hatteras. The exact fate of the colonists remains unknown, fueling speculation and legends about possible integration with local tribes or other causes. Today, "Croatoan" symbolizes unsolved mysteries and is often linked to theories of early American settlement disappearance.