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Memorial Monument Constructed in 1888, one year after the commissioning of the park, this monument honors the three different camps in Redding during the winter of 1778 - 79. This monument is the very first structure erected at the park. The obel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHV6_camp-guardhouse_Redding-CT.html
Camp Guardhouse A log hut which was reconstructed about 1890 on the remains of a hut from 1778. The actual purpose of the original structure is in question, although local lore said it was the Guardhouse. The construction and size of the hut give…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHV4_visitor-center-1893-pavilion_Redding-CT.html
Visitor Center (1893 Pavilion) This building was originally built in 1893 as the park pavilion. It was used as a shelter for park visitors during inclement weather, for dances and picnics. The upstairs was used as the original park museum. The b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHV3_putnam-memorial-state-park_Redding-CT.html
Putnam Memorial State Park This park commemorates the three winter encampments in 1778 - 79 of Major General Isreal Putnam's division of Continental Army troops during the Revolutionary War. The memorial park was created on the actual site of one…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHUL_the-hill-academy_Redding-CT.html
This tablet is placed to perpetuate the memory of Aaron Sanford Hill 1800 - 1893 Interest in his native town and in public education inspired him to found The Hill Academy Erected on this site in 1883, this building, remodeled by the town and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHUK_john-read-gentleman_Redding-CT.html
Home site of "Lonetown Manor" whereJohn Read, Gentlemanafter whom the town is namedsettled in 1711Title to the original 500 acreswas secured by colony grantsconfirmed in 1714 by an Indiandeed from Chief ChickensThis tablet placed by Town of Redd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHT5_first-church-of-christ-congregational_Redding-CT.html
About This ChurchThis church was built in 1837 by the Methodist Episcopal Society of Redding. The building committee consisted of Thomas B. Fanton, John Read Hill, Gershom Sherwood, Jesse Banks, and David Duncomb. It served the Methodist Society …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHT4_town-of-redding-world-war-i-memorial_Redding-CT.html
Town of Redding 1914 ? Roll of Honor ? 1918 Erected in Appreciation of The Services of Our Men and Women Who Served in the World War Harold Albin · Carl A. Anderson · Hubert Anderson · Sigurd Anderson · Edward Babcoc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHT3_redding_Redding-CT.html
Originally part of Fairfield and unclaimed land, Redding was settled about 1711, made a parish in 1729, and incorporated in 1767. It was named for John Read, gentleman, lawyer, early landowner, and spokesman for the settlers. One of his land purch…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7QZ_guard-house_Redding-CT.html
On this site stood the Guard House of 1778-9. A soldier was shot & killed by the sentry on duty when attempting to escape.