Washington Tree

Historical marker location:

148 S Liberty Drive, Stony Point, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of S Liberty Drive (U.S. 9W) and Hoke Drive, on the right when traveling north on S Liberty Drive.)

Marker installed: 2010

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.