Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kingston Academy

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012

1. Kingston Academy Marker

Inscription. This is the original building used as
Kingston Academy
when founded in 1774
Partially burned by British troops
October 16th, 1777

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1917.

Location. 41° 56.016′ N, 74° 1.268′ 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: The Four Corners (a few steps from this

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marker); a different marker also named Kingston Academy (a few steps from this marker); The Matthewis Persen House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Story of Historic Kingston (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stockade 1658 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Story of Historic Kingston (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burning of Kingston (about 300 feet away); Judge Lucas Elmendorf Mansion (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012

2. Kingston Academy Marker

A City of Kingston Designated Landmark marker is seen here below the main marker.

Marker on Crown Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012

3. Marker on Crown Street

The marker is seen here on the corner of the building.

Four Corners (South View) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012

4. 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.

Four Corners (North View) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012

5. 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 647 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.