Putnam, Connecticut
Putnam is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 9,224 at the 2020 census.[1]
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| Coordinates: 41°54′22″N 71°52′13″W / 41.90611°N 71.87028°WCoordinates: 41°54′22″N 71°52′13″W / 41.90611°N 71.87028°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Region | Northeastern CT |
| Incorporated | 1855 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.4 sq mi (52.8 km2) |
| • Land | 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,224 |
| • Density | 454/sq mi (175.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 06260 |
| FIPS code | 09-62710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213494 |
| Major highways |  |
| Website | http://www.putnamct.us/ |
Putnam is a New England mill town that was formed in 1855 and was once known as Aspinock, which was a portion of Killingly. The town was named for Revolutionary War General Israel Putnam and was formed from parts of Killingly, Pomfret, and Thompson.
Putnam, Connecticut Media
Postcard depicting Oak Hill in Putnam, mailed 1911. Store Web page states: "postcard showing a view of Oak Hill in Putnam, Connecticut. Mailed in 1911. Publ. by Jeweler Shaw." In lower lefthand corner: "Published by Jeweler Shaw"
Israel Putnam School, c. 1907
Putnam Town Hall bell, now in Rotary Park
School Street c. 1910
Putnam Square, c. 1915
Main Street, looking south, c. 1908
South Main Street c. 1906
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census - Geography Profile: Putnam town, Windham County, Connecticut". Retrieved December 20, 2021.
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