Lake Katrine in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Senate House – 1676
Clinton Avenue, Kingston
— Historic New York —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2014
1. The Senate House – 1676 Marker
The Senate House is so called because the first elected Senate of the State of New York met in this building on the morning of September 9, 1777.
Colonel Wessel Ten Broeck built this house for his home in 1676 in the tiny village of Esopus (Kingston). In front of it, on a hill overlooking the lowlands, ran the line of stockades which enclosed the settlement against Indian attack. This historic home was purchased by the State in 1888.
An adjacent Museum houses a notable portrait gallery, rich manuscript collections, and other Hudson Valley memorabilia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Historic New York State series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1835.
Location. 42° 0.86′ N, 73° 59.973′ W. Marker is in Lake Katrine, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is on New York Thruway (U.S. I-87), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the Ulster Travel Plaza on the New York Thruway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Katrine NY 12449, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kingston Area (a few steps from this marker); Flatbush Reformed Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Site of Leggs’ Mill
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2014
2. The Senate House – 1676 Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2014
3. Marker on the NY Thruway
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2014
4. Service Area Marker
The Senate House marker is located in the Ulster Travel Plaza on the New York Thruway.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
5. The Senate House
The Senate House is seen here in nearby Kingston, the original capital of New York State.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
6. The Senate House Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 24, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
