William Main Doerflinger

Historical marker location:

1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, New York

( Marker can be reached from Richmond Terrace, 0.1 miles west of Tysen Street, on the right when traveling east.)

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.