First Blacksmith

Historical marker location:

Lyndonville, New York

( Marker is on South Main Street (New York State Route 63) 1.7 miles south of Roosevelt Highway (New York State Route 18), on the right when traveling south.)

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.