Trolley Depot

Historical marker location:

3699 Route 54A, Branchport, New York

( Marker is on New York State Route 54A, 0.1 miles east of Main Street (New York State Route 54A), on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2018

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.