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Established in the winter of 1778-1779 by General [[Israel Putnam]] to house the Continental Army of New England. The camp was strategically positioned to support the defense of Connecticut's southeastern coast and the Hudson River highlands in case of British attack. Known as Connecticut's "Valley Forge". | Established in the winter of 1778-1779 by General [[Israel Putnam]] to house the Continental Army of New England. The camp was strategically positioned to support the defense of Connecticut's southeastern coast and the Hudson River highlands in case of British attack. Known as Connecticut's "Valley Forge". | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Now Putnam Memorial State Park. The site contains the | Now Putnam Memorial State Park. The site contains the remains of the encampment, reconstructed log buildings a museum and a visitor center. | ||
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(C) 41.33835, -73.38133, Camp Putnam | (C) 41.33835, -73.38133, Camp Putnam | ||
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'''Location:''' 449 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut. | '''Location:''' 449 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut. | ||
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* Elevation: 600' | * Elevation: 600' | ||
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[[Category:Connecticut Camps]] | [[Category:Connecticut Camps]] | ||
[[Category:Connecticut Fairfield County]] | [[Category:Connecticut Fairfield County]] | ||
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[[Category:Revolutionary War Camps]] | [[Category:Revolutionary War Camps]] | ||
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Camp Putnam (1778-1779) - A Patriot Revolutionary War camp established in 1778 in present day Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Named after General Israel Putnam. Abandoned in 1779. HistoryEstablished in the winter of 1778-1779 by General Israel Putnam to house the Continental Army of New England. The camp was strategically positioned to support the defense of Connecticut's southeastern coast and the Hudson River highlands in case of British attack. Known as Connecticut's "Valley Forge". Current StatusNow Putnam Memorial State Park. The site contains the remains of the encampment, reconstructed log buildings a museum and a visitor center.
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