Historical Marker
Baehrs Store
Historical marker location:
Bearsville, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 212 and Striebel Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 212.)
Marker installed: 1935
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.