Redding in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
“Putnam’s Escape from Horseneck”
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2013
1. “Putnam’s Escape from Horseneck” Marker
This bronze statue was sculpted by renowned local artist Anna Hyatt Huntington. She was 94 when she completed the statue for its 1969 dedication.
The bronze depicts General Israel Putnam’s legendary ride down the stone steps in Greenwich (then called “Horseneck”), where he narrowly escaped from the British dragoons who were on a raiding party from New York City.
Erected by Putnam Memorial State Park. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 41° 20.31′ N, 73° 22.887′ W. Marker is in Redding in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 107) and Black Rock Turnpike ( Route 58), on the right when traveling west on Putnam Park Road. Marker is near the visitor center in Putnam Memorial State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Redding CT 06896, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in Greater Bridgeport. 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 Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Camp Guardhouse (here, next to this marker); Israel Putnam (a few steps from this marker); Visitor Center (1893 Pavilion) (a few steps from this marker); Putnam Memorial State Park (a few steps from
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Brief biography of Israel Putnam. (Submitted on November 2, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Putnam Memorial State Park, Redding, Connecticut. Site of 1778-1779 winter encampment of General Israel Putnam's troops. (Submitted on November 2, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2013
2. “Putnam’s Escape from Horseneck” Marker
The bronze statue of Gen. Israel Putnam can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2013
3. Marker in Putnam Memorial State Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2013
4. Marker in Redding
The marker can be seen on the extreme right of the photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2013
5. Gen. Israel Putnam Statue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 26, 2017
6. Site of Putnam’s Escape
These are the actual steps that General Putnam galloped down on February 26, 1779 while being pursued by British Cavalry.
Internet Archive
7. Putnam's Escape
from Benson Lossing's History of the United States,, 1913.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,487 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 2, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on November 30, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on December 1, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
