Historical Marker

Living Memorial

Historical marker location:
Pawling, New York
( Marker is on Church Road, 0.2 miles south of Quaker Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 1972

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.