State Park · Connecticut, United States
Putnam Memorial State Park
Putnam Memorial State Park is a state park in Connecticut, United States, established in 1887.
State Park · Connecticut, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Established | 1887 |
| Coordinates | 41.3397° N, 73.3836° W |
| Managed by | Connecticut state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Putnam Memorial State Park
Putnam Memorial State Park is a history-oriented public recreation area in the town of Redding, Connecticut. The state park preserves the site that Major General Israel Putnam chose as the winter encampment for his men in the winter of 1778/1779 during the American Revolutionary War. It is Connecticut's oldest state park, created in 1887 at the instigation of Redding town residents. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. In addition to its historic features, the park's 183 acres (74 ha) include facilities for hiking, picnicking, pond fishing, and winter sports.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Redding, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Redding |
Airports near this park
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- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 46.5 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 52.6 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 54.8 miles away
Parks nearby
Collis P. Huntington State Park
Wooster Mountain State Park
Bennett's Pond State Park
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve
Weir Farm National Historical Park
Trout Brook Valley State Park Reserve
More parks in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Putnam Memorial State Park?
Putnam Memorial State Park is in Connecticut, United States (41.3397° N, 73.3836° W).
When was Putnam Memorial State Park established?
Putnam Memorial State Park was established in 1887, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Putnam Memorial State Park?
The nearest town is Redding, Connecticut. located in the town of Redding.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Connecticut_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Connecticut state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putnam_Memorial_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).