Col. Jacob Klock

Historical marker location:

St. Johnsville, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Old Route 5 and East Main Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling west on Old Route 5.)

Marker installed: 1927

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.