West Redding in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
“Putnam’s Escape from Horseneck”
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, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in West Redding. Marker is at the intersection of Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 107) and Black Rock Turnpike (Connecticut 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.
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 marker); Memorial Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lake McDougall (about 400 feet away); Company Street (Fireback Row) (about 400 feet away); Cemetery / Command Officer’s Quarters (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redding.
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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 985 times since then and 37 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.