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

Rondout

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012

1. Rondout Marker

Inscription.
Once a handful of homes and storehouses known as Kingston Landing, this area grew rapidly with the D and H Canal. Shipyards, foundries, stone quarries and brick yards sprouted along the Rondout Creek attracting Irish and German immigrants. The waterfront and rocky hillside above were soon crammed with warehouses, stables, homes and businesses. In the early 1900’s as railroads and later as highways became more efficient means of shipping and travel, Rondout Creek’s commercial prominence began to fade. In the 1960’s a large portion of the area was demolished under urban renewal. Today, the Rondout area is being revitalized under a cooperative effort by government and private investors.

Erected by Kingston Urban Cultural Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 41° 55.107′ N, 73° 58.986′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. It is at the intersection of Broadway and W Strand Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Marker is located near the Kingston water-front. 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: New York State’s Heritage Area System (here, next to this marker);

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Rondout Historic Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Chambers Pear Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Sampson Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Island Dock (within shouting distance of this marker); 20th New York State Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rondout Creek Suspension Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Delaware and Hudson Canal (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.

More about this marker. The upper left of the marker is a photo of the Kingston waterfront from the John F. Mathews Collection. Next to this is a map of the Kingston Urban Cultural Park showing the location of the marker.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012

2. Rondout Marker

Two markers are found at this location. The Rondout marker is seen here on the right.

Marker in Kingston image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012

3. Marker in Kingston

The old Sampson Opera House can be seen across the street. Built in 1875, it has also been used as saloon, a 100 room stage stop and hotel.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.