Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
William H. Putnam
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
1. William H. Putnam Marker
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 • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • 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 in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is on Central Row near 800 Main Street, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 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
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 May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,102 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
