Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Senate House
State Historic Site
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
1. Senate House Marker
The State’s first Senate met here in the fall of 1777 until the city of Kingston was attacked and burned by the British.
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 41° 56.078′ N, 74° 1.103′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is on Clinton Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in the parking lot of the Senate House State Historic Site. 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. A Radical Idea: Government by the People (here, next to this marker); The Loughran House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Evolution of the Senate House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Community Attic (within shouting distance of this marker); Senate House Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different
this page online
More about this marker. The marker features a map of New York State with Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites indicated. It has a caption of “The Revolutionary War Heritage Trail links historic sites that tell the story of New York’s decisive role in America’s fight for independence.”
Also see . . .
1. Senate House State Historic Museum. Friends of the State House website homepage (Submitted on August 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Senate House. National Park Service website. (Submitted on July 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
2. Senate House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
3. Marker in Kingston
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
4. Senate House
Kingston served as the original capital of New York State. The Senate met in this building until it was burned by the British.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
5. Inside the Senate House
During 1777, the Senate of the State of New York met in this room.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
