Stockade District in Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beginning of the State of New York
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2026
1. Beginning of the State of New York Marker
The Society of the Colonial Dames of America place this tablet to mark the spot whereon was set in motion the Commonwealth of the State of New York on the thirtieth day of July in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven by the inauguration as Governor, in the presence of the Council of state, of Major General George Clinton of Ulster, seven times governor of New York and twice Vice President of the United States.
County Tercentennial
Commission 1983
Erected by Society of the Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 41° 55.992′ N, 74° 1.18′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. It is in the Stockade District. It is on Wall Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of the Ulster County Supreme Court Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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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: Ulster County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Sojourner Truth (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Sojourner Truth (a few steps from this marker); We The People (a few steps from this marker); The Story of Historic Kingston (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stockade 1658 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pike Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stockade Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
More about this marker.
HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino, April 16, 2024
2. Beginning of the State of New York Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
3. Beginning of the State of New York Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
4. Beginning of the State of New York Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
5. Beginning of the State of New York Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
6. Marker in Kingston
The marker can be seen here at the Supreme Court building.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
7. Ulster County Supreme Court
The Beginning of the State of New York marker is located in front of this building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on April 16, 2024, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
