Stockade District in Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sojourner Truth
At this courthouse in 1828. The orator and anti-slavery activist successfully sued to free her son Peter from enslavement.
Erected 2023 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1010.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 41° 56.002′ N, 74° 1.178′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. It is in the Stockade District. It is on Wall Street south of John Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 284 Wall St, Kingston NY 12401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Sojourner Truth (here, next to this marker); Beginning of the State of New York (a few steps from this marker); We The People (a few steps from this marker); Ulster County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); The Story of Historic Kingston (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stockade 1658
this page online
Also see . . . William G. Pomeroy Foundation profile for the marker. The profile features a more detailed essay about Sojourner Truth. (Submitted on June 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
