The community is located to the west of Senachwine Lake along Illinois Route 29, north of Henry.

[citation needed] In the mid-1900s the town also had a Library, Auto Mechanic's Garage, Grocery Store, Post Office, community Town Hall, a non-denominational Christian Church, a Trucking Company, Diner, and a Fire Station, along with the Grain Elevator and Church which still exist.

[citation needed] In later years a large Auction House was located on the south side of town, along with a Convenient store gas station.

[citation needed] The Putnam Christian Church celebrated its 150 anniversary in the summer of 2016.

Locals use the conveniently located hill next to the church to sled in the winter.