Copake Falls War Memorial

Historical marker location:

Copake Falls, New York

( Memorial is at the intersection of Old New York 22 (Route 344) and New York State Route 344, in the median on Old New York 22.)

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.