Early Church

Historical marker location:

44 Main Street, Middleport, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 271) and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1976

Universalist Church.

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.