Anawan Rock, Colonial landmark in Rehoboth, United States.
Anawan Rock is a large, dome-shaped conglomerate formation of natural stone located along Winthrop Street in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, reached by a short walk through the woods. The rock rises noticeably above the surrounding forest floor and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1676, the Pocasset leader Anawan was captured at this rock by English colonists, bringing King Philip's War to a close. That war had been one of the most destructive conflicts in early New England colonial history.
The rock takes its name from the Pocasset leader captured there, which gives it a lasting presence in the memory of Indigenous communities in New England. Visitors today find a quiet forest clearing that still carries the weight of that encounter in a way few places do.
The rock is off Route 44 on the east side, where a small parking area leads to a short forest path. Sturdy shoes are a good idea since the path can be uneven or wet depending on the season.
Although King Philip's War touched many places across New England, this rock has changed very little since the 17th century, making it one of the few sites where the landscape still looks close to how it did at the time. Standing there gives a sense of the actual terrain where these events took place.
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