Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kingston Academy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
1. Kingston Academy Marker
Kingston Academy
Founded 1774
Moved to Academy Green 1830
Board of Trustees in service from 1795 to present.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 41° 56.009′ N, 74° 1.266′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. It is at the intersection of Crown Street and John Street, on the right when traveling south on Crown Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Kingston Academy (a few steps from this marker); The Four Corners (a few steps from this marker); Burning of Kingston (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge Lucas Elmendorf Mansion (about 300 feet away); Sojourner Truth (about 400 feet away); The Pike Plan (about 400 feet away); Beginning of the State of New York (about 400 feet away); The Stockade Historic District (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
2. Kingston Academy Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
3. Marker on Crown Street
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
4. Kingston Academy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
5. Four Corners (South View)
John Street and Crown Street in Kingston is the only intersection in the country where 18th century houses stand at all four corners. The Kingston Academy Building is seen on the left and the Dr. Matthew Jansen House to the right.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
6. Four Corners (North View)
Visible on the north side of the intersection are the Franz Roggen House (left) and Matthewis Persen House (right).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,428 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
