Putnam Hill Historic District
Putnam Hill Historic District, Historic district on United States Route 1 in Greenwich, Connecticut.
The Putnam Hill Historic District contains 21 residential buildings, two churches, and several small parks along a linear stretch between Milbank Avenue and Old Church Road.
During the Revolutionary War in 1779, General Israel Putnam escaped from British forces by riding his horse down the steep hill near what is now known as Putnam Cottage.
The district features the Second Congregational Church, Christ Episcopal Church, and the Tomes-Higgins House, which was designed by renowned architect Calvert Vaux.
Visitors can explore the district through guided tours organized by the Greenwich Historical Society, which include detailed information about the architectural elements and historical context.
The district contains the former Knapp's Tavern, built around 1700, which now functions as a museum called Putnam Cottage and preserves Revolutionary War period artifacts.
Location: Connecticut
GPS coordinates: 41.03639,-73.61917
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:53
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