West Redding in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Putnam Memorial State Park
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 20, 2010
1. Putnam Memorial State Park Marker
Gen. Washington positioned his troops in a crescent shape around the British army in NY City. The troops camped in Redding were used to protect the Long Island Sound, the Hudson Highlands and, especially, the military stores at the Army Supply Depot in Danbury.
This camp housed Brig. General Poor’s New Hampshire Brigade and the 2nd Canadian Regiment under Col. Moses Hazen. The camp was built to hold over 1300 troops. The other two camps held the 1st and 2nd Connecticut Brigades (which contained eight regiments).
Erected 2009 by Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Park. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 41° 20.305′ N, 73° 22.901′ W. Marker is in Redding, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in West Redding. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) and Connecticut Route 107, on
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Guardhouse (a few steps from this marker); “Putnam’s Escape from Horseneck” (a few steps from this marker); Visitor Center (1893 Pavilion) (within shouting distance of this marker); Israel Putnam (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake McDougall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Monument (about 300 feet away); Company Street (Fireback Row) (about 400 feet away); Cemetery / Command Officer’s Quarters (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redding.
Regarding Putnam Memorial State Park. Putnam Memorial State Park is bisected by Putnam Park Road, CT Route 58. The recreational side, with Lake Putnam is on the east. The historical side is west of the road.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Putnam Memorial State Park, “Connecticut’s Valley Forge”. Park website. (Submitted on January 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 20, 2010
2. Putnam Memorial State Park Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010
3. The Entrance to Putnam Memorial State Park
At the top of the hill is the Winter Quarters of
Putnam’s Division Monument, HMdb marker # 11997
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010
4. Plaque on the Left Guard Tower at the Entrance
for
Israel Putnam Memorial Camp
by
Oliver B. Jennings, Faorfield, Conn.
Isaac N. Bartram, Sharon, Conn.
Aaron Treadwell, Redding, Conn.
1887 – 1902
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010
5. Plaque on the Right Guard Tower at the Entrance
Appointed
By
Governor Phineas C. Lounsbury.
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Aaron Treadwell, Redding, Conn.
Charles B. Todd, Redding, Conn.
Samuel B. Gorham, Redding, Conn.
Isaac N. Bartram, Sharon, Conn.
1888
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,461 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 25, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
