Israel Putnam Wolf Den, Historic wolf den in Pomfret, Connecticut, US
The natural cave extends 20 feet into grey gneiss rock formations within Mashamoquet Brook State Park, presenting a geological formation unchanged since colonial times.
Israel Putnam tracked and eliminated the last known wolf in Connecticut at this location in 1742, entering the cave with a torch and musket.
The den stands as a memorial to Israel Putnam, who later became a distinguished general in the American Revolutionary War and Continental Army.
Visitors can access the wolf den through hiking trails within Mashamoquet Brook State Park, which offers camping, swimming, and fishing facilities.
The cave played a role in early American wildlife management, as the wolf had reportedly killed seventy sheep from local farms before its elimination.
Location: Connecticut
Inception: 1899
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Mashamoquet-Brook-State-Park
GPS coordinates: 41.84333,-71.98444
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:34
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