Lasher House

Historical marker location:

Ancram, New York

( Marker is on County Route 11, 2 miles north of County Route 7, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1932

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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.