Downtown in Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

William H. Putnam

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012

1. William H. Putnam Marker

Inscription. In recognition of the lasting
contribution toward a better life for the
People of Connecticut – especially for
those of greater Hartford by
William H. Putnam
With Ability – Courage – Devotion and
vision he served his city and his state
in Business – Education – Politics – Religion
and the Arts. His efforts and
achievements in the fields of hospitals
Medical Research – Flood Control – Housing
Redevelopment – Bridge Building and
other splendid civic projects place him
among our greatest leaders
This plaque – the gift of his grateful fellow citizens – was unveiled
February 1, 1958 – the 80th anniversary of his birth

Erected 1958.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1768.

Location. 41° 45.948′ N, 72° 40.339′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Central Row near 800 Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); Governor's Foot Guard (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Governor's Foot Guard (a few steps from this marker); The First Meeting of Washington and Rochambeau (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Trumbull (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tower Clock (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012

2. William H. Putnam Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012

3. William H. Putnam Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 677 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.