NY, USA
Kingston Stockade Historic District
Landmark
The original heart of Kingston, retaining its original Dutch street grid and many lots with 17th- and 18th-century footprints. Most structures were burned by the British in October 1777 and rebuilt. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What Happened Here
The urban fabric where New York State government operated in 1777; the street pattern survives despite British destruction of nearly all buildings.
Visiting Today
Address
Wall Street and Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401
Connected Events
Apr 1777
New York State Constitution Adopted at Kingston
Robert R. Livingston
Jul 1777
Governor George Clinton Inaugurated at Kingston
George Clinton
Oct 1777
British Capture Forts Montgomery and Clinton
George Clinton, General John Vaughan
Oct 1777
British Burn Kingston
General John Vaughan
Oct 1777
Apr 1778