Early Church

Historical marker location:

Riga, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Chili-Riga Center Road (New York State Route 33A) and Chuchville-Riga Road on Chili-Riga Center Road.)

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.