First House

Historical marker location:

Scottsville, New York

( Marker is on Scottsville - West Henrietta Road (New York State Route 253) ½ mile east of Scottsville Rd. (New York State Route 383), on the right when traveling east.)

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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.