Isaac Van Wart

Historical marker location:

Elmsford, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of South Central Avenue (New York State Route 9A) and Parkway Plaza, on the right when traveling north on South Central Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1948

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.