Five Mile House

Historical marker location:

15457 Ridge Road West, Gaines, New York

( Marker is on Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles west of Transit Road, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1932

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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.