Historical Marker
Oldest Frame House
Historical marker location:
7340 Cherry Street, Fabius, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Cherry Street (County Route 109) and U.S. 20, on the right when traveling east on Cherry Street.)
Marker installed: 1939
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.