Hurley Historic District facts for kids
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Hurley Historic District
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Stone houses along Main Street
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | Hurley, NY |
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| Area | 250 acres (1 km²) |
| Built | early 1700s |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal and/or Dutch Colonial |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000577 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHLD | November 5, 1961 |
The Hurley Historic District is a special area in the small town of Hurley, New York. It's famous for having many old buildings built in the Dutch style. These buildings show how people lived in the 17th century. The district is also important because it was a temporary capital for New York State during the American Revolutionary War. In 1961, it was named a National Historic Landmark.
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Exploring the Hurley Historic District
Hurley is a small town near the Catskill Mountains in New York. It's located west of Kingston, in the Hudson River Valley. The main part of Hurley stretches along US 209. It also includes Wynkoop Road, Main Street, and Hurley Mountain Road.
What You'll See
The village has many old buildings. Some are made of stone, and others are made of wood. Many of these buildings were built in the 1700s. Ten of them are great examples of Dutch Colonial style. These buildings help you imagine what the village looked like long ago. The historic district also includes the town cemetery. This is where the first settlers of Hurley are buried. You can also see the old farmlands around the village.
Hurley's Early Days
The area was first settled by the Dutch. They called their new village "Nieuw Dorp," which means "New Village." Later, the English took control of the area. But the people of Hurley kept speaking Dutch. They also kept many of their Dutch traditions for a long time.
A Capital During Wartime
Hurley played an important part in the American Revolutionary War. In late 1777, the new government of New York State moved to Hurley. They stayed there for two months. This happened because the British Army had burned Kingston. Kingston was the state's capital at the time. The British burned it because the state government had been created there. Also, Albany, the usual capital, was in danger from a large British army. So, Hurley became the second capital city of New York State.
