Edward Putnam House

The two-story, wood-frame, post-and-beam house sits on top of Putnam Hill.

It was built by Edward Putnam (1710-1800) who came to Sutton in 1737 and established a 100-acre farm there.

The farm's large barn is close to the house and situated to break northeasterly winds.

After a family member's death, caskets were brought through the door of this room because the design of the house made it almost impossible to navigate caskets through the front door.

[2] Edward and Ruth Putnam had 12 children, all but one of whom were born in the house.