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Putnam County Facts

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Facts of Interest

  • Population: 95,745
  • Year Organized: 1812
  • Area: 232 Square Miles
  • County Seat: Carmel
  • Main Industry: Health Care and Social Services
  • State Parks: 3
  • Communities: 21
  • 54 Uniformed Police Officers
  • School Districts: 6

  • Named in honor of General Israel Putnam, a hero of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.
  • Home of Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Conservation Center.
  • Home of the Southeast Museum.
  • Home of the Burchetta Glass Blowers.
  • Home of Sybil Ludington, Revolutionary War Figure.
  • Home of Tompkins Corners.
Last modified: February 25, 2008
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