Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Roanoke (river)

​ROANOKE, a river of the United States in Virginia and North Carolina. It flows chiefly S. E., and after a course ​of about 450 miles falls into Albemarle sound. It is tidal for 75 miles and is navigable for double that distance for small vessels.

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