Crown Point in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Israel Putnam
north of this spot
stood the oak
to which
Israel Putnam
was tied and tortured
by the Indians in 1758
Erected 1922 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Champlain Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 43° 57.583′ N, 73° 25.697′ W. Marker is in Crown Point, New York, in Essex County. Marker is on Lake Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crown Point NY 12928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Soldiers' Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Military Road (approx. 4 miles away); Hathorne School (approx. 4.1 miles away in Vermont); Ruins of Pre-Revolutionary Village (approx. 4.7 miles away); Capture of Fort St. Frédéric (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Barracks (approx. 4.8 miles away); “His Majesty’s Fort of Crown Point” (approx. 4.8 miles away); Eastern Terminus (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crown Point.
Also see . . .
1. The Capture. Website devoted to General Israel Putnam. (Submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Brief biography of Israel Putnam. (Submitted on April 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,024 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 17, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.