Putnam Memorial State Park--Overview

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Putnam Memorial State Park

Overview/History

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.

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You can learn more about the park's history by visiting the Friends and Neighbors of Putnam Memorial State Park website.