Kingston

Kingston is a toponym used in several English-speaking countries, derived from Old English king's tun, meaning the king's town or settlement. The name has been applied to urban districts, towns, and former administrative centers, reflecting historical status or colonial influence.

Kingston upon Thames, commonly called Kingston, is a historic market town in southwest London, England. It is the administrative heart of the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames and lies along the River Thames. It is also known for Kingston University and its medieval and Victorian-era heritage.

Kingston, Jamaica, is the island’s capital and largest city, located on the southeastern coast. It serves as the political and economic center and hosts national government institutions, major cultural venues, and universities, including branches of the University of the West Indies.

Kingston, Ontario, is a city at the eastern end of Lake Ontario, Canada. It was the capital of the Province of Canada from 1841 to 1844 and remains a regional hub, home to Queen’s University and the Royal Military College of Canada.

Kingston, New York, is a city in Ulster County along the Hudson River. It played a prominent role in the early history of New York State and served as the state’s capital during its revolutionary period.

Kingston, Massachusetts, is a town in Plymouth County. Founded in the 17th century as part of the Plymouth Colony, it preserves historic districts and a rural–suburban character on the South Shore.