The Finger Lakes

Historical marker location:

Himrod, New York

( Marker is on New York State Route 14, 0.2 miles north of Randall Road.)

Marker installed: 1961

Historic New York.

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.