First Academy

Historical marker location:

13948 Ridge Road, Gaines, New York

( Marker is on Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) 1 mile west of Gaines Waterport Road (New York State Route 279), on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1932

In 1945, the United Nations was established in New York City, and its headquarters is located on a 17-acre site on the east side of Manhattan overlooking the East River.