Astor Library

Historical marker location:

425 Lafayette Street, New York, New York

( Marker is on Lafayette Street north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1967

"Heritage of New York".

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.