Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Leuven Mansion
American Antiques Museum
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
1. Van Leuven Mansion Marker
The house was built circa 1812 by NY State Senator John Sudam, who hosted Washington Irving and Martin Van Buren as guests. The Van Leuven family purchased the house circa 1880 and it then became known as the Van Leuven Mansion
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 41° 55.943′ N, 74° 1.163′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. It is at the intersection of Wall Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Wall Street. Marker is located at the northwest corner of the intersection. 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Cornelius C. Elmendorph House (a few steps from this marker); Old Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); Three Sisters Companion Planting (a few steps from this marker); Patriots of the Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); George Clinton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named George Clinton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
2. Van Leuven Mansion Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
3. Marker in Kingston
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
4. Van Leuven Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,561 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
