Indians roamed the entire Naugatuck Valley and had a vibrant society. The monument pictured above is located on the river side of Route 34 next to the Recreation Camp.
Most people drive by it without giving it a thought or even recognizing it.
Though there is no convenient parking place and the road can be quite dangerous in the area, the monument is worth a visit just to spark a vision of what once stood there prior to 1654. As the monument indicates, the Paugasuck Indians once had a fort in the area that gave them a commanding view of the free flowing Housatonic River below. The view of Lake Ousatonic and the Ousatonic Dam below is still quite impressive, but the fort is long gone as are the Indians who once made a home here. We want to add a special thanks to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This quiz proved a bit tougher than some recent ones.