Putnam, Connecticut
Putnam, Connecticut | |
|---|---|
The center of Putnam | |
| Coordinates: 41°54′22″N 71°52′13″W / 41.90611°N 71.87028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Region | Northeastern CT |
| Incorporated | 1855 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.4 sq mi (52.8 km2) |
| • Land | 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,224 |
| • Density | 454/sq mi (175.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 06260 |
| Area code(s) | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-62710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213494 |
| Major highways | |
| Website | http://www.putnamct.us/ |
Putnam is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 9,224 at the 2020 census.[1]
Putnam is a New England mill town that was formed in 1855 and was once known as Aspinock, which was a portion of Killingly. The town was named for Revolutionary War General Israel Putnam and was formed from parts of Killingly, Pomfret, and Thompson.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census - Geography Profile: Putnam town, Windham County, Connecticut". Retrieved December 20, 2021.