Manteo in Dare County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Join the Exploration Party

— Fort Raleigh National Historic Site —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Join the Exploration Party Marker

Inscription. Without cooperation and guidance from the local Algonquian, Thomas Hariot would have discovered little and may have lost his life.

Fortunately, the Algonquian were willing to help him find his way. Friendship and respect grew between Hariot and these Native Americans.

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Hariot examined forests like this one up and down the coast. Now it's your turn. Head down the path and investigate these tangled woods. Take note of the brushy understory, winding vines, and tall trees. Imagine all the possible uses for the things you observe.

Members of the 1585 expedition set out to explore the island.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1585.

Location. 35° 56.302′ N, 75° 42.583′ W. Marker is in Manteo, North Carolina, in Dare County. It can be reached from the intersection of National Park Drive and Pear Pad Road, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site near the theater. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 National Park Dr, Manteo NC 27954, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Outer Banks.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas Hariot Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); English Explorers' Earthwork (within shouting distance of this marker); Reconstructed Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploring the Unknown (within shouting distance of this marker); Science in the New World (within shouting distance of this marker); History Comes Alive (within shouting distance of this marker); Cora Mae Basnight (within shouting distance of this marker); F.D.R. - “The Lost Colony” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manteo.

Also see . . .
1. Joachim Gans. (Submitted on September 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Thomas Harriot. (Submitted on September 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. The Lost Colony - An Outer Banks Mystery. (Submitted on September 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Join the Exploration Party Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.