Historical Marker

Gideon Putnam Burying Ground

South Franklin Street · Saratoga Springs, City Of, New York · Saratoga

New York marker

Inscription

Gideon Putnam (1763-1812) early settler and founding father. Developed Saratoga from wilderness to famous spa. Putnam donated this land and was the first to be buried here. The stone wall surrounds the Putnam family plot

Location

AddressSouth Franklin Street
CitySaratoga Springs, City Of, New York
CountySaratoga
StateNew York
Coordinates43.147150, -73.877760

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