Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
1. George Washington Marker
In commemoration
of the visit of
George Washington
to Kingston on the 16th of November, 1782
His reception by the Trustees of the freeholders and Commonalty of the Town and the Consistory of this church
George J.L. Doll D.D., Dominie
Levi Pawling Andries De Witt
Abraham Klaarwater Philip Hooghteyling
Elders Deacons
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This tablet is erected by the people of Kingston
on the 16th day of November, 1932
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Governor of New York
Lucas Boeve, Dominie of the Church
Eugene Bernard Carey, Mayor of Kingston
Alphonso Trumpbour Clearwater, Chairman
Washington Bicentennial Celebration Committee
Erected 1932 by Washington Bicentennial Celebration Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1782.
Location. 41° 55.965′ N, 74° 1.126′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York
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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: First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston (here, next to this marker); The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the Town of Kingston in Ulster County (a few steps from this marker); George Clinton (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named George Clinton (a few steps from this marker); Patriots of the Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Dutch Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Dutch Church (within shouting distance of this marker); One Hundred and Twentieth Infantry New York Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
More about this marker. A bas-relief of a bust of George Washington appears at the top of the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
2. George Washington Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
3. George Washington Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of the front door of the Old Dutch Church in Kingston.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
4. Old Dutch Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 719 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
