Historical Marker
Cary House Site
Historical marker location:
209 East Main Street, Batavia, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (New York State Route 5) and Ward Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.)
Marker installed: 2012
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.