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Elected chief of the Wampanoag Indians
Metacomet (c. 1638 in Massachusetts – August 12, 1676), also known as Pometacom, Metacom, and by his adopted English name King Philip, was sachem (elected
Metacomet
Mountain range in Connecticut and Massachusetts, United States
The Metacomet Ridge, Metacomet Ridge Mountains, or Metacomet Range of southern New England is a narrow and steep fault-block mountain ridge known for its
Metacomet_Ridge
List of ships with the same or similar names
USS Metacomet may refer to the following ships of the United States Navy: USS Metacomet (1854), was acquired by the US Navy in 1858 and renamed Pulaski
USS_Metacomet
1675–78 war in New England
and their Indian allies. The war is named for Metacom (alternatively Metacomet) (c. 1638–1676), the Pokanoket chief and sachem of the Wampanoag, who
King_Philip's_War
Species of fly
Tipula metacomet is a species of large crane fly in the family Tipulidae named for the Wampanoag chief Metacomet. "Tipula metacomet Report". Integrated
Tipula_metacomet
Hiking trail in Connecticut, United States
The Metacomet Trail is a 62.7-mile (100.9 km) Blue-Blazed hiking trail that traverses the Metacomet Ridge of central Connecticut as part of the New England
Metacomet_Trail
Hiking trail in the United States
most of the three single trails Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, Mattabesett Trail and Metacomet Trail. After the Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett trail system
New England National Scenic Trail
New_England_National_Scenic_Trail
United States historic place
The Metacomet Mill, built in 1847 by Colonel Richard Borden for the manufacture of cotton textiles, is the oldest remaining textile mill in Fall River
American Printing Co. and Metacomet Mill
American_Printing_Co._and_Metacomet_Mill
Gunboat of the United States Navy
second USS Metacomet was a wooden sidewheel steamer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. The ship was named for Metacomet, a war chief
USS_Metacomet_(1863)
Private golf club in East Providence, Rhode Island
Metacomet Country Club was a private golf club in East Providence, Rhode Island in the United States. It was incorporated in 1901 by five Rhode Island
Metacomet_Country_Club
Hiking trail in United States
The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail (M&M Trail) is a 114-mile-long (183 km) hiking trail that traverses the Metacomet Ridge of the Pioneer Valley region of
Metacomet-Monadnock_Trail
the more notable summits and sub–ranges that make up the crest of the Metacomet Ridge, a fault-block landform located in Connecticut and Massachusetts
List of Metacomet Ridge summits
List_of_Metacomet_Ridge_summits
Mountain in Massachusetts, United States
westernmost peak of the Holyoke Range and part of the 100-mile (160 km) Metacomet Ridge. The mountain is located in the Connecticut River Valley of western
Mount_Holyoke
Mountain in New Hampshire, US
It bears a number of hiking trails, including the 110-mile (180 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail and the 50-mile (80 km) Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway. The
Mount_Monadnock
Mountain near Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
Tom Range and the highest traprock peak of the 100-mile (160 km) long Metacomet Ridge. A popular outdoor recreation resource, the mountain is known for
Mount_Tom_(Massachusetts)
Mountain range in Massachusetts, USA
River Valley of Massachusetts. It is a subrange of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Holyoke_Range
Species of butterfly
and mountainous regions of North America. These subspecies are E. v. metacomet, E. v. vestris, and E. v. kiowah. The fourth subspecies, Euphyes vestris
Euphyes_vestris
Native American tribes in Massachusetts
The Seat of Metacomet, or King Philip's seat, at Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island became the political center from which Metacomet began King Philip's
Wampanoag
Military officer and politician (1639–1718)
force of New Englanders he led tracked down and killed Wampanoag sachem Metacomet, a major factor in ending the conflict. During the French and Indian Wars
Benjamin_Church_(ranger)
Mountain in Massachusetts, United States
parking lot and access corridor to the ledges. The 110-mile (180 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail ascends the wooded north side of the ledges where Briggs
Farley_Ledges
Mountain in Connecticut, United States
Farmington to Simsbury. Talcott Mountain is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Talcott_Mountain
Sachem of the Wampanoag
son, Metacomet (King Philip), Annawan, as head chief, led the Wampanoag war effort against the Plymouth colonists. After the death of Metacomet in 1676
Annawan_(chief)
located within the 1,800-acre (7.3 km2) Hubbard Park. The 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail crosses the wooded backside of South Mountain, but no official trail
South Mountain (New Haven County, Connecticut)
South_Mountain_(New_Haven_County,_Connecticut)
Mountain in Massachusetts, United States
the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts and part of the greater Metacomet Ridge which stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border
Mount_Norwottuck
Native American leader
Mequin of the Pokanoket within the Wampanoag nation, and the brother of Metacomet (or Metacom). Wamsutta was born circa 1634. He was the eldest son of Massasoit
Wamsutta
Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War
seaman on the USS Metacomet. At the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, he was among the crew of a small boat sent from Metacomet to rescue survivors
Henry_Johnson_(sailor)
landsman on the USS Metacomet. At the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, he was among the crew of a small boat sent from Metacomet to rescue survivors
Daniel_Noble_(Medal_of_Honor)
Ridge in Massachusetts, U.S.
Seven Sisters Colleges. Metacomet Ridge Metacomet-Monadnock Trail Robert Frost Trail (Massachusetts) Adjacent summits The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail Guide
Seven_Sisters_(Massachusetts)
Mountain in Massachusetts, United States
the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts and part of the larger Metacomet Ridge which stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border
Mount_Nonotuck
Mountain in Massachusetts, United States
located in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. It is part of the Metacomet Ridge which extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Provin_Mountain
Mountain in Massachusetts, United States
Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
East_Mountain_(Massachusetts)
17th-century Wampanoag Praying Indian
Wampanoag praying Indian who shot and killed the Native American leader Metacomet (King Philip) in 1676, during King Philip's War, while taking part in
John_Alderman
Dark-colored, fine-grained, non-granitic igneous rock
Farnsworth, Elizabeth J. (2004-07-17). "Metacomet-Mattabesett Trail Natural Resource Assessment" (PDF). Metacomet-Mattabesett Trail. Archived from the original
Trap_rock
Mountain in Connecticut
Connecticut, in the town of Farmington. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Rattlesnake Mountain (Connecticut)
Rattlesnake_Mountain_(Connecticut)
Mountain range in Massachusetts, US
referred to as the Pocumtuck Ridge, is the northernmost subrange of the Metacomet Ridge mountain range of southern New England, itself a subrange of the
Pocumtuck_Range
U.S. state
Europeans off their land. After the death of their leader, Chief Philip Metacomet, most of those peoples fled inland, splitting into the Abenaki and the
New_York_(state)
Mountain in Massachusetts, United States
the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts, and part of the greater Metacomet Ridge that stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border
Bare_Mountain_(Massachusetts)
Hiking trail in Connecticut, United States
Trail. One half of the trail follows the high traprock ridges of the Metacomet Ridge, from Totoket Mountain in Guilford, Connecticut, to Lamentation
Mattabesett_Trail
Chief of the Sakonnet
relationship between the English and the Wampanoag was more tense than ever. Metacomet (Sachem of the Wampanoag tribe, also known as King Philip) was trying
Awashonks
conservation stewardship. The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail passes near the gutter. This chasm is along a short section of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail just south
Rattlesnake_Gutter
Historical Native American village in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Wampanoag Sachem, in the "Freeman's Purchase." Wamsutta was the brother of Metacomet (Wampanoag, 1638–1676), also known as King Philip. In the 1670s, Weetamoo
Pocasset_village
Leader of the Wampanoag confederacy
Pometecomet, Metacomet, or Metacom; son Sonkanuchoo; and daughters Amie and Sarah. Soon after Massasoit's death, Wamsutta and Metacomet went to Plymouth
Massasoit
Traprock mountain range in Massachusetts, U.S.
of Massachusetts. It is a subrange of the Appalachians and part of the Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Mount_Tom_Range
Named Metacomet when built for commercial owners in 1854, she served as USS Pulaski from 1858 to 1863, when she was sold by the Navy. Metacomet was built
USS_Pulaski_(1854)
Traprock mountain in the American state of Connecticut
0 km) north of Meriden, Connecticut. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Lamentation_Mountain
Town in Connecticut, United States
0 km2) are land and 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2), or 1.99%, is water. The Metacomet Ridge, a rugged trap rock mountain ridge that extends from Long Island
Southington,_Connecticut
Canadian actor (born 1967)
(voice) TV mini-series Follow the River Wildcat TV movie The Scarlet Letter Metacomet Tom and Huck Injun Joe 1996 Red River Napoléon TV mini-series Dead Man's
Eric_Schweig
Native American village and 17th c. Native American political division
by his sons, first by Wamsutta, (also known as Alexander), and then by Metacomet (also known as Philip), who was killed in the King Philip's War (1675–76)
Pokanoket
Steamboat in the Confederate States Navy
Florida, and later as Selma. She was captured by the Union Navy steamer USS Metacomet during the Battle of Mobile Bay. She served as USS Selma until the end
CSS_Selma
Traprock mountain ridge in the American state of Connecticut
Connecticut. It is an outlying ridge belonging to the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Manitook_Mountain
Mountain in Massachusetts, United States
Scenic Trail, which would include the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail in Massachusetts, and the Mattabesett and Metacomet trails in Connecticut. In 2009 President
Mount_Grace
Traprock massif near New Haven, Connecticut
located 7 mi (11 km) northeast of New Haven, Connecticut. It is part of the Metacomet Ridge that extends from the Long Island Sound near New Haven, north through
Totoket_Mountain
American Indian murder victim
the Plymouth Colony, about an impending Indian attack being planned by Metacomet (King Philip). The Puritans discounted his warning. Soon afterward, Sassamon
John_Sassamon
Mountain in New Hampshire, United States
rural landscape and of the higher and more popular Mount Monadnock. The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail passes over the north and middle peaks. The higher southern
Gap_Mountain
Traprock mountain in the American state of Connecticut
miles west of the Connecticut River. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Peak_Mountain
Mountain in Massachusetts, United States
occupies the top of the mountain west of the summit. The 114-mile (183 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail crosses the summit ridge of Northfield Mountain; a series
Northfield_Mountain
1675 battle of King Philip's War
the English were tolerated, the Pocumtuc Confederacy quickly joined Metacomet's forces at the outbreak of King Philip's War. In the early stages of King
Battle_of_Bloody_Brook
Mountain in the American state of Connecticut
towns of Southington and Plainville. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Bradley_Mountain
Battle during King Philip's War
group decided to attack Sudbury instead of Concord. Tradition holds that Metacomet led the Native army at the Sudbury Fight, though no primary sources corroborate
Sudbury_Fight
Metropolitan Statistical Area in Connecticut, United States
metropolitan area to the south and west. Sitting at the southern end of the Metacomet Ridge, its geology is characterized by land of a level grade along the
Greater_Hartford
feet (91 m) over the city below, East Rock is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, north through
East_Rock
Mountain ridge in Connecticut, U.S.
Southington and Berlin, Connecticut. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Ragged_Mountain_(Connecticut)
Town in Massachusetts, United States
very small Largemouth Bass in this pond. Metacomet Park, named after King Philip (who was also known as Metacomet or Metacom), the chief of the Wampanoag
Medfield,_Massachusetts
Hill range in Connecticut, US
Valley 900 feet (274 m) below. They are a subrange of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Hanging_Hills
3037°N 72.5314°W / 42.3037; -72.5314 (Bare Mountain) Barn Door Hills Metacomet Ridge mountain Granby, Connecticut 177 41°55′57″N 72°49′04″W / 41.9325°N
List of mountains of the Appalachians
List_of_mountains_of_the_Appalachians
Settlement in U.S. state of Massachusetts
Artifacts found in the early 20th century just south of Dwight, near Lake Metacomet, suggest, "evidence of Native American occupations in Belchertown" that
Belchertown,_Massachusetts
American colonial
chief, Metacomet to Mt. Hope, Rhode Island. Finding the chief hiding in a swamp, one of his men, an Indian named John Alderman shot Metacomet. He married
Josiah_Standish
Town in Connecticut, United States
bordered by two prominent peaks of the Metacomet Ridge: Pinnacle Rock and Bradley Mountain. The 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail traverses those peaks. As of
Plainville,_Connecticut
United States Navy admiral
Blockading Squadron. He finished the war in the Gulf, commanding the gunboat Metacomet, and took part in clearing mines from Mobile Bay. Commander Crosby spent
Peirce_Crosby
Open space in Connecticut, United States
Housatonic Range Trail Lillinonah Trail Mattabesett Trail Menunkatuck Trail Metacomet Trail Narragansett Trail Natchaug Trail Naugatuck Trail Nehantic Trail
The_Preserve
American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor while serving aboard USS Metacomet. Born in 1825 in Scotland, Avery was living in New York when he joined
James_Avery_(Medal_of_Honor)
Correction
Tillinghast) Agawam Hunt, Rumford Goddard Memorial State Park, Warwick Metacomet Country Club, East Providence The Misquamicut Club, Watch Hill Point Judith
List of golf courses designed by Donald Ross
List_of_golf_courses_designed_by_Donald_Ross
Traprock mountain in Connecticut, U.S.
the center of Meriden, Connecticut. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Chauncey_Peak
American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
seaman on the USS Metacomet. At the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, he was among the crew of a small boat sent from Metacomet to rescue survivors
John_C._Donnelly
Region in the Northeastern United States
south by the Hudson Highlands, and to the east, they are bordered by the Metacomet Ridge. They are on the average 1,000 ft (300 m) lower and less prominent
Berkshires
Mountain in Connecticut, US
towns of Farmington and Plainville. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Pinnacle_Rock_(Connecticut)
Town in Massachusetts, United States
85 square miles (2.2 km2), or 2.63%, are water. The 114-mile (183 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail (a hiking trail) passes through wetlands near Harts Pond
Southwick,_Massachusetts
United States historic place
Pocasset People. He was an old man at the time, and a chief captain of Metacomet, who had been captured and killed by the colonists two weeks earlier.
Anawan_Rock
1939 folk opera by Douglas Moore
Edward Marshall Simon Girty, a juror tenor Ernice Lawreace King Philip (Metacomet), a juror bass Philip Whitfield Teach (Blackbeard), a juror baritone Lawrence
The Devil and Daniel Webster (opera)
The_Devil_and_Daniel_Webster_(opera)
Irish-born US Navy sailor, Medal of Honor recipient
on USS Michigan. During the American Civil War, he served aboard USS Metacomet and distinguished himself in the action at Mobile Bay. He returned to
Patrick Murphy (Medal of Honor)
Patrick_Murphy_(Medal_of_Honor)
Mountain in Connecticut, United States
estuary, New Haven Harbor, and the surrounding peaks of the Metacomet Ridge. The Metacomet Ridge continues west from the isolated Peter's Rock as East
Peter's_Rock
joined the Navy. He served during the Civil War as a coxswain on the USS Metacomet. At the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864, he "encouraged the men
Thomas Taylor (Medal of Honor)
Thomas_Taylor_(Medal_of_Honor)
U.S. state
charter for his settlement in 1648 which he named Warwick after his patron. Metacomet was the Wampanoag tribe's war leader, whom the colonists called King Philip
Rhode_Island
U.S. state
include the Appalachian Trail, the New England National Scenic Trail, the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, the Midstate Trail, and the Bay Circuit Trail. Other
Massachusetts
Town in Massachusetts, United States
hiking trails, and rock climbing ascents, including the 114 mile (183 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail and the Farley Ledges rock climbing area. As of the census
Erving,_Massachusetts
Antarctic peak named after L. Whiting
of 307 metres (1007 ft) and a prominence of 27 metres (89 ft) in the Metacomet Ridge. This article incorporates public domain material from "Whiting
Whiting_Peak
Mountains Green Mountains Holyoke Range Hoosac Range Longfellow Mountains Metacomet Ridge Mountains Mount Tom Range Ossipee Mountains Taconic Mountains Wapack
List_of_mountain_ranges
Sachem of the Nipmuc
chiefs who fought for Metacomet (King Philip). Muttawmp had converted to Christianity and become a Praying Indian. However, Metacomet began organizing the
Muttawmp
Large blocks of rock created by tectonic and localized stresses in Earth's crust
The Hanging Hills of Connecticut (Metacomet Ridge range); upfaulting (horst) visible from right to left.
Fault_block
City in the United States
rock known as East Mountain and Provin Mountain. They are part of the Metacomet Ridge, a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island
Westfield,_Massachusetts
Butte-like mountain located in Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States
basalt trap rock, Sugarloaf Mountain is a closely associated with the Metacomet Ridge by virtue of its origin via the same rifting and uplift that created
Sugarloaf Mountain (Massachusetts)
Sugarloaf_Mountain_(Massachusetts)
Town in Connecticut, United States
The west side of the town is flanked by Talcott Mountain, part of the Metacomet Ridge, a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island
Bloomfield,_Connecticut
U.S. Navy officer (1826–1902)
September 1863 took command of the Metacomet. In the Battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864, his ship, the Metacomet, was lashed to Admiral David Farragut's
James_Edward_Jouett
Naval battle of the American Civil War
hindrance than help, so it was removed. Three were double-enders (Octorara, Metacomet, and Port Royal), a type of warship that had been developed during the
Battle_of_Mobile_Bay
English colonial venture in America (1620–1691)
of Confederation, the first attempt at a national American government. Metacomet was the younger son of Massasoit and the heir to Massasoit as sachem of
Plymouth_Colony
Mountain in the American state of Connecticut
(10 km) southeast of Meriden, Connecticut. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut
Trimountain
Town in Rhode Island, United States
tribes, and it began in the neighboring area of Swansea, Massachusetts. Metacomet made nearby Mount Hope (a corruption of the Pokanoket word Montaup) his
Bristol,_Rhode_Island
Large populated valley in Hartford County, Connecticut, US
Region) and Talcott Mountain on the east (a section of the more extensive Metacomet Ridge). The term Farmington Valley, as used in the local vernacular, refers
Farmington_Valley
United States historic place
number of hiking trails, most notably the 51-mile (82 km) blue-blazed Metacomet Trail (maintained by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association), which
Hubbard Park (Meriden, Connecticut)
Hubbard_Park_(Meriden,_Connecticut)
Traprock mountain in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.
level, is a traprock mountain of the Holyoke Range, part of the greater Metacomet Ridge which stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border
Long Mountain (Hampshire County, Massachusetts)
Long_Mountain_(Hampshire_County,_Massachusetts)
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