Angus McDearmid

Historical marker location:

268 Hop City Roaf, Ballston, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Hop City Road and Devils Lane, on the left when traveling south on Hop City Road.)

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.