Historical Marker

Lake McDougall

Historical marker location:
Redding, Connecticut
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Putnam Park Road (Connecticut Route 58) and Connecticut Route 107, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2009

Putnam Memorial State Park.

The first public art museum in the United States was founded in Connecticut. The Wadsworth Atheneum, located in Hartford, opened its doors to the public in 1844.
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