West Redding in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
John Read, Gentleman
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010
1. John Read, Gentleman Marker
The Town of Redding, formerly Reading, was named after John Read.
“Lonetown Manor” where
John Read, Gentleman
after whom the town is named
settled in 1711
Title to the original 500 acres
was secured by colony grants
confirmed in 1714 by an Indian
deed from Chief Chickens
This tablet placed by Town of Redding
in 1935
Connecticuts Tercentenary
Erected 1935 by Town of Redding.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1711.
Location. 41° 19.839′ N, 73° 23.275′ W. Marker is in Redding, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in West Redding. Marker is on Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 107) 0.1 miles east of Lonetown Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Putnam Park Road, 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. Lake McDougall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Unknown Heroes (approx. 0.6 miles away); Memorial Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cemetery / Command Officer’s Quarters (approx. 0.6 miles away); Winter Quarters of Putnam’s Division (approx. 0.6 miles away); Putnam Memorial State Park
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More about this marker. The home in the photo is private property and is not open to the public.
Regarding John Read, Gentleman. Redding was named after John Read, early on the spelling was Reading. However, in 1767, because of much mispronunciation, the community voted to use Redding as the official spelling.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010
2. John Read, Gentleman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,298 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
