Roanoke Island
35°53′N 75°39′W
Roanoke Island is an island in Dare County, bordered by the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It was named after the historical Roanoke, a Carolina Algonquian people who inhabited the area in the 16th century at the time of English colonization.
Terrain
35°53′N 75°39′W
Overview
Roanoke Island is an island in Dare County, bordered by the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It was named after the historical Roanoke, a Carolina Algonquian people who inhabited the area in the 16th century at the time of English colonization. About 8 miles (13 km) long and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide, the island lies between the mainland and the barrier islands near Nags Head. Albemarle Sound lies on its north, Roanoke Sound on the eastern, Croatan Sound on the west, and Wanchese CDP lies at the southern end. The town of Manteo is located on the northern portion of the island, and is the county seat of Dare County. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is on the north end of the island. The island has a land area of 17.95 square miles (46.5 km2) and a population of 6,724 as of the 2000 census. Today U.S. Highway 64, a major highway, connects mainland North Carolina to the Outer Banks, as well as Roanoke Island. The island has recreational and water features, plus historical sites and an outdoor theater that form one of the major tourist attractions of Dare County. The residents of Roanoke Island are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. They are located within North Carolina's 1st congressional district.
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Chart
Nearest islands
- Pea Island23 km
- Ocracoke Island86 km
- South Core Banks149 km
Also in Outer Banks
Ocracoke Island
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Minor islands
Pea Island
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Minor islands
South Core Banks
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Minor islands
Photographs
The William B. Umstead Bridge on U.S. 64 on Roanoke Island, North Carolina in July 2020
We were in Manteo to take our kids on a "pirate adventure" with the "Pirate Adventures of the Outer Banks." It was a pretty warm morning, but the kids had a blast.
Looking east on U.S. 64 on Roanoke Island from the end of the The William B. Umstead Bridge in July 2020
We were in Manteo to take our kids on a "pirate adventure" with the "Pirate Adventures of the Outer Banks." It was a pretty warm morning, but the kids had a blast.
Sources
Facts
Photographs
- William B. Umstead Bridge 2020 3. Fredlyfish4 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Approaching Washington Baum Bridge, U.S. 64, Roanoke Island, North Carolina (14467812683). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Approaching Washington Baum Bridge, U.S. 64, Roanoke Island, North Carolina (14446291002). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crossing Roanoke Sound, U.S. 64, Nags Head, North Carolina (14424282016). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crossing Roanoke Sound, Washington Baum Bridge, U.S. 64, Nags Head, North Carolina (14424519356). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pirate Adventures of the Outer Banks, Manteo, Roanoke Island, North Carolina (14480763603). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0
- U.S. 64 Roanoke Island 2020. Fredlyfish4 / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welcome to Roanoke Island, Birthplace of America's First English Child, 1587 (14467575393). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Reconstructed Roanoke Marshes Light on the Waterfront of Manteo, Roanoke Island, North Carolina (14273950650). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shallowbag Bay, Manteo, Roanoke Island, North Carolina (14273931329). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shallowbag Bay, Manteo, Roanoke Island, North Carolina (14273932319). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0
- Treasure Chest, Pirate Adventures of the Outer Banks, Manteo, Roanoke Island, North Carolina (14459256732). Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0