Maltaville

Historical marker location:

Malta, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 67 and Maltaville Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 67.)

Marker installed: 1999

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.