Shaper Quarry

Historical marker location:

Canajoharie, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Cliff Street and Shaper Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Cliff Street.)

1829 - 150th Anniversary - 1979.

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.