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Shantok
Uncas was a warrior, statesman, leader, and founder of the Mohegan Tribe. In 1635, Uncas broke from the Pequots and led his followers west of the Thames River to land called Shantok. They adopted the tribe's original name "Mohegan", meaning "Wolf People." The fortified village of Shantok was constructed during this period. Mohegans refer to the site as the "Cedar Grove." Additionally, two Mohegan Burial Grounds lie nearby. Shantok Burying Ground has been in continuous use for over 300 years.
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Source: http://www.mohegan.nsn.us/heritage/
Shantok
is sacred ground to the Mohegan. It is the place where the Mohegan tribe first settled with Sachem Uncas in the 17th Century. Within the walls of the fort is an ancient burial ground where a few graves remain undisturbed. During the spring of 1645, the Narragansetts invaded the Mohegan country with a large force and besieged Uncas at his fort at Shantok Point on the Pequot (Thames) River. The fort was strong and easily defended.
The siege continued, however, until an English relief force from Saybrook, commanded by Thomas Leffingwell, was able to reprovision the fort. The Narragansetts, upon discovering the fact, abandoned the siege and returned home.
Painting by unknown artist.
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