Martin Van Buren Birthplace - Kinderhook, New York

Address: 46 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, New York

Martin Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782 in Kinderhook, New York in a home owned by his parents that also served as a tavern. The house in which he was born was demolished in the 1940s. The site is marked by a sign from the New York State Education Department.

  • Martin Van Buren birthplace historical marker
  • Martin Van Buren birthsite
  • The home in which Martin Van Buren was born no longer exists. The photo below shows the original birthplace house.
  • Martin Van Buren birthplace home
  • This image is courtesy of the Columbia County Historical Society, Kinderhook, New York.