National Historic Site · North Carolina, United States
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is a national historic site in North Carolina, United States, covering 516 acres (209 ha), established in 1941.
National Historic Site · North Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 516 acres (209 ha) |
| Established | 1941 |
| Coordinates | 35.9386° N, 75.7100° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the location of Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in the present-day United States. The site was preserved for its national significance in relation to the founding of the first English settlement in North America, resettled in 1587 after it was initially in 1585. The colony, which was promoted and backed by entrepreneurs led by Englishman Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1554–1618), failed sometime between 1587 and 1590 when supply ships failed to arrive on time. When next visited, the settlement was abandoned with no survivors found.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) · Norfolk, United States · 71.5 miles away
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 140.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Raleigh National Historic Site?
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is in North Carolina, United States (35.9386° N, 75.7100° W).
When was Fort Raleigh National Historic Site established?
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site was established in 1941, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Raleigh National Historic Site?
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site covers 516 acres (209 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Raleigh_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fora/ — Official park page.