Putnam

EXPLORE PUTNAM

Bordered by Lake George and Lake Champlain, the town of Putnam is full of natural beauty. On the Lake George side is Gull Bay Preserve, which provides scenic vistas of Gull Bay and southern Lake George. The preserve includes part of Sucker Brook, which is considered one of the most important wetlands in the Lake George watershed and is home to a great blue heron rookery containing over 30 nests.

The History of Putnam, NY

Pre-Settler

It is thought that the Mohawks once had a settlement in what is now Putnam, and numerous artifacts have since been found. The area was likely a major route for members of the Five Nations tribes, as it lay between Lake George and Lake Champlain.

1700s

The first settlers arrived in Putnam, then called Hutton’s Bush, in the late 1770s after being granted to provincial troops for services in the French and Indian wars.

1700s

The first settlers arrived in Putnam, then called Hutton’s Bush, in the late 1770s after being granted to provincial troops for services in the French and Indian wars.

1800s

Putnam originally made up a part of Westfield, now Fort Ann, and was known as Hutton’s Bush. It was organized as a separate town in 1806, and renamed in honor of General Israel Putnam, American Army general and Freemason, popularly known as “Old Put.”

Today

Small yet scenic, Putnam is home to incredible vistas and agricultural treasures. Explore the Gull Bay Preserve or Anthony’s Nose trail on Lake George, pick up farm-fresh treats, or stop by an orchard. There’s so much to see!

Today

Plan Your Trip to Putnam

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Six Miles Point

heritage location accessible by water

Address:

Sears Orchard Rd, Putnam, New York, United States 12861

Website: view our site

Franny’s Snack Shop

Ice cream shop and food stand

Address:

New York 22, Putnam Station, Putnam, NY 12861, USA, Putnam, New York, United States 12861

Dining Putnam Taste Ice Cream Family Fun

Phone: (518) 547-8323

Website: view our Facebook page

Champlain Canal Water Trail – Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor

Lock amenities, points of interest and advice for paddlers along the Champlain Canal

Address:

Greenwich, New York, United States 12834

Phone: (518) 237-7000

Website: view our site

Email: erie_canal@nps.gov

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How to Get to Putnam

Putnam is the northernmost town in Washington County, New York and is bordered by Lake Champlain and Lake George on the east and west, respectively.