Arendt Van Curler

Historical marker location:

Schenectady, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Union Street and North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Union Street.)

Marker installed: 1909

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.