Erected 1784

Historical marker location:

Granville, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of County Route 12A and County Route 22A, on the left when traveling east on County Route 12A.)

Marker installed: 1932

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.