Lydius Corner

Historical marker location:

1 North Pearl Street, Albany, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of State Street (New York State Route 5) and North Pearl Street, on the right when traveling west on State Street.)

Marker installed: 1886

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.