Ulster County Alive

Historical marker location:

New Paltz, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 299) and Water Street & Huguenot Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.)

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.