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Historical marker location:

234 South Main Street, Fairport, New York

( Marker is on South Main Street (New York State Route 250) 0.1 miles north of Hulbert Road, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1949

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.