Hay Rake

Historical marker location:

440 Montauk Highway, Great River, New York

( Marker can be reached from Ruland Road, 0.2 miles south of Montauk Highway (New York State Route 27A).)

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.