Little Italy

Historical marker location:

5 North Clover Street, Poughkeepsie, New York

( Marker is on North Clover Street north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.)

The Heart of the Old World at the Foot of the Walkway. Greater Walkway Experience.

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.