House Built 1802

Historical marker location:

451 Route 146, Guilderland Center, New York

( Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1932

The first capital of the United States was actually located in New York City, from 1785 to 1790. The city also served as the temporary capital while Washington, D.C. was being built.