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

Israel Putnam

John Q.A. Ward (1830-1910)

— [Bushnell Park] —

<i>Israel Putnam</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023

1. Israel Putnam Marker

Inscription.
Israel Putnam (1718-1790), the legendary general of the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars, is considered Connecticut's first authentic folk hero. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775, at 57 years old, he is famous for riding 18 hours straight to Massachusetts in answer to an emergency courier summoning him to duty. There he took command of an untested militia and fought the British, inspiring his troops with the famous quote "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes."

This 8-foot bronze monument was created by John Quincy Adams Ward, who also sculpted the allegorical figures that encircle the dome of our State Capitol.

Information about tours of Bushnell Park are at bushnellpark.org.

Erected by Hartford Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 41° 45.909′ N, 72° 40.824′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Connecticut, in Hartford County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Trinity Street south of Jewell Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hartford CT 06103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Park History (here, next to this marker);

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Israel Putnam (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Park History (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of Victory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish War Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Park History (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Additional keywords. Israel Putnam

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023

2. Israel Putnam Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.