Historical Marker

Depuy - Dewitt House

Historical marker location:
Wawarsing, New York
( Marker is on U.S. 209 just north of Deer Run Lane, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1969

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.