Visiting Kingston, New York: The Stockade District

Kingston, New York was originally the Dutch community of Esopus when it was founded in 1652.  As part of Dutch controlled territory in New Amsterdam, the name was changed to Wiltwyck.  

These are the oldest buildings

in Kingston.

The Kingston Academy

They are located at The Four Corners.

The Persen House is now a museum.

The Roggen House

The Jansen House

The Old Dutch Church

The oldest buildings in Kingston are located in the Uptown section of the City.  Here are a few pictures from this changing section of Kingston.

Farm fields have been

developed for government

& business.

 

The Cordts Building 

The Ulster County Courthouse