Hurley in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Deusen House
Built 1723
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
1. Van Deusen House Marker
Temporary Capitol of State after burning of Kingston 1777.Erected by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1723.
Location. 41° 55.508′ N, 74° 3.748′ W. Marker is in Hurley, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is on Main Street (County Route 29), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hurley NY 12443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Mine Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurley Roadbed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Col. Charles De Witt (about 300 feet away); Hurley Main Street (about 400 feet away); Old Guard House (about 400 feet away); General Washington (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Old Guard House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hurley.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
2. Van Deusen House Marker
When the British invaded nearby Kingston in October, 1777, the New York State Senate fled to Hurley and held sessions in the house seen here.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
3. Marker in Hurley
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
4. Marker on Historic Main Street
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
5. Van Deusen House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 12, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
