Yantic Falls
by Eddy Bernardo
Title
Yantic Falls
Artist
Eddy Bernardo
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Photograph - Photography
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Yantic falls, known as Indian Leap, was a favorite encampment of the Mohegan Indians. In 1643 Uncas Sachem of the Mohegans, led his warriors in the famous battle against their rival tribe the Narragansetts. During the battle, the Narragansetts were pursued by the Mohegans. Legend has it that a band of Narragansetts, unfamiliar with the territory, unknowingly reached the high treacherous escarpment of the Falls. The Narragansetts, rather than surrender, attempted to leap the chasm. Unsuccessful, they plunged to their deaths into the abyss below.
The Yantic Falls became the genesis for industrial development in Norwich. Industry and the use of waterpower in this area dates back to the development of a grist mill in the 1600s by John Elderkin. Industrial development continued to grow until the early 1900s. Later industries at the falls included paper making, cotton and nails.
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June 22nd, 2016
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