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Putnam County History

Most of the area comprising Putnam County was purchased from the Wappinger Indians by two Dutch speculators in 1691 for a “competent” sum of money. Six years later they sold it to Adolph Philipse, the son of an extremely wealthy merchant, and the land became known as Philipse Patent.

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  • Population: 95,745
  • Year Organized: 1812
  • Area: 232 Square Miles

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Putnam County Website

Your link for the official Putnam County Website.
www.putnamcountyny.com

Last modified: June 04, 2008
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