Its name comes from the Croatan Indians who once inhabited the area. The Croatan Sound is crossed by two bridges, the older William B. Umstead Bridge, and the newer Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge, which carries U.S. Route 64.
The name originates from the Croatan Indians who once resided in the area. The Croatan Sound is crossed by two bridges, the older William B. Umstead Bridge and the newer Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge, which carries U.S. Route 64.