First Schoolhouse

Historical marker location:

13 Church Ave, Germantown, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Church Avenue (County Route 33) and Amber Lane, on the right when traveling north on Church Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1932

education

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.