In 1777, the first state capital of the independent New York State was established at Kingston. The official records of Ulster County were removed to safety to a stone house in Kerhonkson when it became evident that the British would burn Kingston.
In 1777, the first state capital of the independent New York State was established at Kingston The official records of Ulster County were removed to safety to a stone house in Kerhonkson when it became evident that the British would burn Kingston.