The Old Abbey

Historical marker location:

13303 New York Highway 38, Richford, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 38 and New York State Route 79 on State Route 38.)

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.