Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Beginning of the State of New York
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
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.
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Rededicated by the Ulster
County Tercentennial
Commission – 1983
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. 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. Marker 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 in this post office area: Kingston NY 12401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sojourner Truth (a few steps from this marker); The Pike Plan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stockade Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); “The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the Town of Kingston in Ulster County”
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More about this marker. The logo of the Colonial Dames of America appears at the lower right of the marker. A full length bas relief image of George Clinton is at the left side of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
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. Marker in Kingston
The marker can be seen here at the Supreme Court building.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2012
5. 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 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
