Seminary - 1845

Historical marker location:

1550 Clover Street, Brighton, New York

( Marker is on Clover Street (New York State Route 65) 0.1 miles north of Elmwood Avenue (County Route 87), on the right when traveling north.)

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.