Exempt Firehouse

Historical marker location:

Freeport, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of North Long Beach Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Long Beach Avenue.)

Marker installed: 2001

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.