Willett Tract

Historical marker location:

Lysander, New York

( Marker is on River Road, ½ mile south of Belgium Road (New York State Route 31), on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2008

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.