World War Memorial

Historical marker location:

165 North Main Street, Moravia, New York

( Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 38) and Cayuga Street (New York State Route 38), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1920

1917 1919.

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.