General Israel Putnam - Redding, CT - Equestrian Statues on Waymarking.com

Israel Putnam(January 7, 1718 – May 29, 1790) was an American army general officer, popularly known as Old Put, who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775) during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). His reckless courage and fighting spirit became known far beyond Connecticut’s borders through the circulation of folk legends in the American colonies and states celebrating his exploits.

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In 1969 at age 93, the sculptress Anna Hyatt Huntington donated the equestrian statue of General Israel Putnam which is situated at the entrance to the park. It depicts the horse going down steps. In February 1779, General Putnam escaped a cohort of British Dragoons by riding his horse down 100 stone steps at Horses Neck, Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Identity of Rider: General Israel Putnam Name of artist: Anna Hyatt Huntington Date of Dedication: 1969 Material: Bronze Unusual Features: It depicts the horse going down steps. Position: One Hoof Raised Identity of Horse: Not listed

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