There once was a lost colony
That etched a clue in a tree
They forever are lost
May have been double crossed
It's known as the croatoan mystery
Hay!
Limerick Poem by:Alex Brown
BackGround
In 1587 A colony in Roanoke,Virginia that was lead by Sir Walter Raleigh went missing while their faithful leader was getting more supplies for them. Raleigh came back only to find carvings, one said, 'Croatoan' the other said, 'Cro' which was a native tribe near the area. I presume the colony was killed off by the Croatoans or another tribe who wanted to frame the Croatoans.
The reason I believe this is the second carving that says 'Cro' got me thinking, "Why would whoever carved it not finish?"Also, people most likely write better notes back then, however, the colonist would not have time to write a full note if they where being killed off by a whole indian tribe.
It is probable that the colonist were killed but others have thought that the indians had pity for the colonist and took them in for they had no leader at that time and needed help.
Wouldn't you think that if the whole colony disappeared in one period
it would be probable that they where killed?
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| Croatoan carving photo by: unknown |
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| 'Sir Walter Raleigh' photo by: lisby1 |
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