West Redding in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Israel Putnam
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 1, 2008
1. Israel Putnam Marker
by
sculptress Anna Hyatt Huntington
in her 93rd year
in timeless memorial to
Israel Putnam
Senior Major General in the Continental Army who at Greenwich, Connecticut, in February of 1779, made good a dramatic mounted escape from pursuing British Dragoons down the perilous 100 stone steps carved into the precipice at Horse Neck.
Erected 1969 by Anna Hyatt Huntington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1779.
Location. 41° 20.307′ N, 73° 22.88′ 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. Monument is near the entrance to 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. “Putnam’s Escape from Horseneck” (a few steps from this marker); Camp Guardhouse (a few steps from this marker); Visitor Center (1893 Pavilion) (a few steps from this marker); Putnam Memorial State Park (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. Putnam Memorial State Park, Redding, Connecticut. Site of 1778-1779 winter encampment of General Israel Putnam's troops. (Submitted on October 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Brief biography of Israel Putnam. (Submitted on October 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 1, 2008
2. Putman Memorial Park
The statue of Israel Putnam was done by local artist Anna Hyatt Huntington at her estate located just miles from this location.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 1, 2008
3. Putnam's Escape at Horseneck
This bronze statue depicts Gen. Israel Putnam's legendary ride down the stone steps in Greenwich, then called "Horseneck," where he narrowly escaped capture by British dragoons.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 1, 2008
4. Closeup of Israel Putnam Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 1, 2008
5. Putman Memorial State Park
Israel Putnam Marker and monument is located in Putman Memorial State Park, on the front lawn of the Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,365 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
