Kingston, New York was founded in 1652 by the Dutch and was New York State's First Capital. In 2002, Kingston celebrated it's 350th Anniversary of it's settlement. Kingston is located 95 miles north of New York City and 57 miles from Albany. See the links on the right to learn more about the city, it's history, and the surrounding area.


1652 - Kingston founded by the Dutch

1777 - NY State Constitution signed on April 20th in Kingston

1777 - British burn Kingston

1825 - D&H Canal constructed-first 1 million raised on the NYSE

1872 - Kingston and Rondout* merge

2002 - Kingston turns 350 years old



























* Yes, Rondout is the correct spelling, it's an old Dutch name for "fort". The Rondout Creek was named for the Dutch settler's original fort as was the Village of Rondout, which later merged with Kingston in 1872.