Cow Harbor

Historical marker location:

Northport, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Woodbine Avenue and Scudder Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Woodbine Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1975

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.