Putnam County is a county located in the state of Tennessee, USA. As of 2000, the population is 62,315. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. Its county seat is Cookeville.
Web Sites and Link
• Cookeville Area - Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
Information on the community for tourists and prospective newcomers, including maps and demographics, chamber, membership directory, directory of tourist businesses, and information about available industrial properties.
• Cookeville-Putnam County Clean CommissionA local non-profit organization providing leadership toward community beautification and environmental improvement. Features newsletter, information about county recycling programs, and photos of school activities.
• Putnam CountyOfficial site, including general area information, details of county government and public services, calendar of special events, local history, and links.
• Putnam County Volunteer Rescue SquadFeatures photographs of rescues, equipment, training, and accident scenes.
• Putnam County, TennesseeTNGenWeb site. General information with genealogical emphasis.
• The Putnam PitPutnam County's watchdog press. Mostly Cookeville specific. Definitely not a main-stream news source. Views local news from a different perspective.
