Šakiai is a city in the
Marijampole County,
Lithuania. It is located west of
Kaunas. It is presumed that Šakiai first expanded from
Šakaicai village. By 1719 a church in Šakiai was built. By the 19th century Šakiai already had city rights; it also had a school,
Catholic and
Lutheran churches, a
synagogue, and a post office. During
World War II the city was destroyed by the German army.