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General Rufus Putnam Memorial

478 Boston Road

Monument Dedicated - May 17, 1904

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GENERAL RUFUS PUTNAM
b. April 9, 1738 - Sutton, Massachusetts
d.  May 4, 1824 - Marietta, Ohio
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In the words of Honorable James W. Stockwell, who presided at the unveiling of the monument:
"In the house that stood on this beautiful hill and whose walls are just beneath our feet, a child was born, a life was begun whose influence shall never end as long as patriotism is honored and noble lives are an inspiration.  For and in behalf of this town we dedicate this memorial stone; we consecrate this ground forever to the memory of Sutton's most illustrious son, General Rufus Putnam."

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS OF DEDICATION CEREMONY - pages 53-64
The land for this monument was generously donated by the Freeland family
​Mrs. Caroline Freeland and her sons, James, John, J. Eddy and George F. Freeland
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MONUMENT TEXT
Soldier in the war for Independence.
Companion of Washington.
Constructor of works at Dorchester Heights
That compeled the evacuation of Boston.
Engineer of fortifications at West Point.
Father and founder of Ohio.
Leader of the company that gave the great
Northwest to freedom, education and liberty.

This memorial dedicated May 17, 1904,
By the town of Sutton at its bicentenniel.

​INFORMATION ABOUT GENERAL RUFUS PUTNAM
Excerpts from Sutton Town History Volume 1 - click on green button below for complete copy of Volume 1
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON, MASSACHUSETTS
​Volume 1 - 1704-1876
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    • M. M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop
    • "Big Ben" and Cannon Shed
    • General Rufus Putnam Memorial
    • Eight Lots School House
    • First Town Meeting Marker
    • Mile Markers to Boston
    • Manchaug Diorama