Henry Wells

Historical marker location:

5 Canal Street, Port Byron, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Canal Street (New York State Route 38) and Rochester Street (New York State Route 31), on the left when traveling north on Canal Street.)

Marker installed: 1957

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.