Croatan
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A national forest in eastern North Carolina with coastal woods and marshes
- proper noun
- /ˈkroʊətən/
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Bosque Nacional Croatan
- The Lumbees (Croatans) were able to parlay their growing political clout into additional state legislation that established the Croatan Normal School, which was under exclusive Indian control.
Examples
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The picturesque landscapes of the Croatan National Forest attract many visitors each year.
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He taught her how to bait a line and fish the shallows for largemouth bass and took her exploring through the backwoods of the Croatan Forest.
Fiction book (1996) -
During his vacation, he hiked through the diverse ecosystems of the Croatan National Forest.
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Birdwatchers flock to the Croatan area to observe various species in their natural habitat.
Surface Forms
Croatan main
Etymology
Croatan National Forest takes its name from the Croatan people who once lived in the area, so the forest's name keeps the old Native American name and memory of the people and their land.