Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beginning of the State of New York
The Society of the Colonial Dames of America place this tablet to mark the spot whereon was set in motion the Commonwealth of the State of New York on the thirtieth day of July in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven by the inauguration as Governor, in the presence of the Council of state, of Major General George Clinton of Ulster, seven times governor of New York and twice Vice President of the United States.
[ Lower Marker : ]
Rededicated by the Ulster
County Tercentennial
Commission – 1983
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 41° 55.992′ N, 74° 1.18′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is on Wall Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of the Ulster County Supreme Court Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston NY 12401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sojourner Truth (a few steps from this marker); The Pike Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stockade Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); “The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the Town of Kingston in Ulster County” (about 300 feet away); Old Dutch Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Old Dutch Church (about 300 feet away); George Washington (about 300 feet away); Patriots of the Revolution (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
More about this marker. The logo of the Colonial Dames of America appears at the lower right of the marker. A full length bas relief image of George Clinton is at the left side of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on April 16, 2024, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York.