Bentonville in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Putman Cemetery
Benton County, Arkansas
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
May 24, 2004
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 36° 20.047′ N, 94° 11.223′ W. Marker is in Bentonville, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is on Southeast Metro Parkway south of Southeast Walton Boulevard (Business U.S. 71), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3504 SE Metro Pkwy, Bentonville AR 72712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Halleck at Osage Springs (approx. 1.4 miles away); Colonel Young House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Frisco Depot (approx. 2.6 miles away); Elliot-McGinly Home (approx. 2.7 miles away); McAndrews-Pace Home (approx. 2.7 miles away); James A. Rice House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Burns House (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Henry House (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bentonville.
Regarding Putman Cemetery. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
Members of the Putman family, including Jahu Putman who fought in the War of 1812 and his son James Pervine Putman who served in the legislature, were early settlers in the Benton County area. The cemetery represents the most significant remaining site associated with the Putman family.
Also see . . .
1. Putman Cemetery (PDF). National Register nomination submitted for the cemetery, which was listed in 2004. (National Archives) (Submitted on June 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Putman Family Cemetery. The Putman family cemetery was originally located on James Pervine Putman's property, up the hill from his farmhouse. (William (Billy) Albert Putman) (Submitted on June 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.