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Wanchese /ˈwɑːnˌtʃiːz/ is a census-designated place (CDP) on Roanoke Island in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It was named after Wanchese, the last known ruler of the Roanoke Native American tribe encountered by English colonists in the sixteenth century. The population was 1,642 at the 2010 census.The residents of Wanchese are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Wanchese is part of District 1, along with Manteo, Roanoke Island and Manns Harbor.

Wanchese Obituaries

It was written by Atlanta Journal/Constitution on September 27th, 2020 that Dianne Tillett Meekins passed away in Atlanta, Georgia.  Meekins was 78 years old and was born in Wanchese, NC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dianne Tillett's life.

It was written on October 27th, 2016 that Little Willie "Pete" O'Neal perished in Laneview, Virginia.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Little Willie "Pete"'s life.

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on February 8th, 2013 that Elizabeth Leneve Stroop (Dough) passed on in Bradenton, Florida.  Ms. Stroop was 78 years old and was born in Wanchese, NC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Elizabeth Leneve's life.

History

Wanchese is a census-designated place (CDP) in Dare County, North Carolina County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,527 at the 2000 census. . . .