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Cargill Falls
Putnam, Connecticut
16 ft Quinebaug drop in downtown Putnam, beside the historic Cargill Falls Mill. Paved riverwalk and restaurants at hand.
At a glance
Overview
16 ft total drop on the Quinebaug River (including a 10 ft dam) in downtown Putnam. Viewable from the Pomfret Street / US-44 bridge at Kennedy Drive. Adjacent to the historic Cargill Falls Mill (NRHP). Paved river-walk path and restaurants nearby.
- Also known as
- Great Falls of the Quinebaug, Cargill Falls Mill Falls
- County
- Windham
- Region
- Quiet Corner
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Take I-395 Exit 45 into downtown Putnam; the falls are at the US-44 / Pomfret Street bridge near Kennedy Drive.
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