What three citys held the nations capital?

The United States has had three cities serve as the nation's capital: Philadelphia, which was the capital from 1790 to 1800; New York City, which was the first capital from 1785 to 1790; and Washington, D.C., which has been the capital since 1800. Each of these cities played a significant role in the early governance of the country. Washington, D.C. was specifically established to serve as a permanent capital due to its central location and to balance the interests of both northern and southern states.