Rehoboth in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Anawan Rock
1676
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 20, 2011
1. Anawan Rock Marker
Erected by Rehoboth Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the King Philip's War 1675-1676 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1676.
Location. 41° 52.299′ N, 71° 11.604′ W. Marker is in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is on U.S. 44 2 miles east of U.S. 118, on the right when traveling east. you will likely drive past it on the first go. You will notice a older sign right next to the small parking lot. Marker is at entrance of Walking path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Winthrop st, Rehoboth MA 02769, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Providence. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bliss-Carpenter Saw & Shingle Mill (approx. 2 miles away); Anawan House-Inn (approx. 2.6 miles away); Anawan House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Bad Luck Pond (approx. 3.4 miles away); Perryville Dam (approx. 3.4 miles away); Cole-Perry Turning Mill
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Also see . . .
1. Anawan Rock - Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts.)
2. King Philip's War - Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 28, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
3. Rehoboth Massachusetts - Guide to Historic Sites.
Captain Benjamin Church captured Chief Anawan, a Wampanoag sachem and advisor to King Philip, at Anawan Rock in August 1676. This action ended the King Philips Was in southeastern Massachusetts.(Submitted on April 25, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 20, 2011
2. Anawan Rock Marker
This is the sign right on the road
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 22, 2011
3. Anawan Rock Marker
Photographed by Ralph Cahoon
4. Anawan Rock
Back Side of the Rock.
Photographed by Bryan Simmons, July 22, 2011
5. Anawan Rock Marker
The Rock itself
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett
6. Church and his Men Capturing Anawan
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett
7. Rehoboth Town Seal
Prior to 1676, Metacomet's key lieutenant and most powerful Pokanoket warrior Annawan controlled much of the region now known as Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 2,039 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. 4. submitted on April 14, 2022, by Ralph Cahoon of Barnstable, Massachusetts. 5. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. 6. submitted on April 25, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. 7. submitted on May 1, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
