Penfield - 1810

Historical marker location:

1821 Penfield Road, Penfield, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Penfield Road (New York State Route 441) and Five Mile Line Road, on the right when traveling east on Penfield Road.)

Marker installed: 1959

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.