The Legend of Samson Rock

The Legend of Samson Rock. . , This beautiful landmark, Samson Rock, is a boulder precariously placed on a large outcropping of glacial deposit. As with most wonders of the natural world, there are legends and stories to explain their presence. The local Native Americans of this place in the 17th Century told of, a giant, Odziozo, who followed a flock of geese down the glacier covering New England long ago. The giant had just created beautiful Lake Champlain (Petoubouque) and now found himself in the center of Madison, Connecticut. While here, he created Tuxis Pond, Tuxis Island and Samson Rock. , , It is a long story, but when the early settlers from Europe chose this beautiful place to live, they wanted to make a legend of their own to explain the boulder. Since Samson was known as the strongest man in the world, according to the Old Testament of the Bible, his name was used as the giant who scooped up earth, threw it in the Sound, stepping on the rock as be did so. Well, it must be true because the giant's footprint is still on Samson Rock. Odziozo or Samson, whoever created this unusual landmark, did a fine job. , , Madison is a beautiful place to live and we are fortunate to have legends and folklore about it's history. Please enjoy and respect Samson Rock. , , The Madison Foundation, Inc. , Rotary Club of Madison, Ct. , The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company.