Cobblestone Historic District

Historical marker location:

14393 Ridge Road, Gaines, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) and Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98), on the right when traveling west on Ridge Road.)

Marker installed: 1993

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.