West Redding in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Cemetery / Command Officer’s Quarters

— Putnam Memorial State Park —

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010

1. Cemetery / Command Officer’s Quarters Marker

Inscription. The two mounds of stones inside the square formed by the granite posts, were thought to be the camp cemetery. Accordingly, a memorial marker was erected to mark the site in 1902.
Archaeology work has proven this site to be that of a double-ended (two chimneys) officer’s quarters. Further research has pointed to the distinct probability that the hut belonged to Lt. Col. Henry Dearborn.

Erected 2009 by Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Park. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 41° 20.34′ N, 73° 23.027′ W. Marker is in Redding, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in West Redding. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) and Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south. Located 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. Bake Oven and Upper Level Structures (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Company Street (Fireback Row) (about 300 feet away); Lake McDougall (about

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300 feet away); Putnam Memorial State Park (about 600 feet away); Visitor Center (1893 Pavilion) (about 600 feet away); Camp Guardhouse (about 600 feet away); “Putnam’s Escape from Horseneck” (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redding.

Regarding Cemetery / Command Officer’s Quarters. The memorial marker described is “Unknown Heroes” HMdb Marker # 11999

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Putnam Memorial State Park, “Connecticut’s Valley Forge”. Park homepage (Submitted on January 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Marker in Putnam Memortal State Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2013

2. Marker in Putnam Memortal State Park

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010

3. Cemetery / Command Officer’s Quarters Marker

The Unknown Heroes Marker is at the center of the photo.

The Unknown Heroes Marker, Surrounded by Granite Posts image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 23, 2010

4. The Unknown Heroes Marker, Surrounded by Granite Posts

Skirmish at the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2013

5. Skirmish at the Marker

American and British Troops skirmish in Putnam Memorial State Park. The Cemetery/Command Officer’s Quarters marker can be seen on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 940 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 2. submitted on November 2, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5. submitted on November 2, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.