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Putnam Memorial State Park

Name: Putnam Memorial State Park
Address: 499 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, CT, 06896, US

499 Black Rock Turnpike

Redding, CT 06896

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203-938-2285

This was the site of the Continental Army's 1779 winter encampment under the command of General Israel Putnam. The site consists of remains of the encampment, reconstructed log buildings, and a museum.

Activities

Historical Site
Interpretive Trail
Museum
Picnicking
Pond Fishing

Camping
Youth Group Camping

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