Fort la Présentation

Historical marker location:

Ogdensburg, New York

( Marker is on the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1899

Outpost on the Oswegatchie.

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.