Old Plank Road

Historical marker location:

112 Main Street, Altamont, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 146) and Schoharie Plank Road East, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.)

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.