West Redding in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Unknown Heroes
of the
Unknown Heroes
buried here.
Erected 1890.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 20.225′ N, 73° 22.792′ W. Marker is in Redding, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in West Redding. Marker is on Pocahontas Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Putnam Memorial State Park, along the gravel tour road. 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. Winter Quarters of Putnam’s Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Guard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Israel Putnam (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); “Putnam’s Escape from Horseneck” (about 700 feet away); Camp Guardhouse (about 700 feet away); Putnam Memorial State Park (about 700 feet away); Visitor Center (1893 Pavilion) (about 700 feet away); Lake McDougall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redding.
Also see . . . Putnam Memorial State Park, Redding, Connecticut. Site of 1778-1779 winter encampment of Putnam's troops. (Submitted on October 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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 1,746 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on October 13, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5. submitted on October 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.