What were the two capitals of the United states before WashingtonD.C was created ?

Answer 1

New York City was the 1st capital....followed by Phillidelphia

Answer 2

New York was the capital from 1789 until 1790 and George Washington was inaugurated there and then it was moved to Philadelphia from 1790 until 1800 when the District of Columbia better known as Washington D.C. (named after George Washington who referred to it as Federal city and NEVER lived there) was finally opened. The District of Columbia was mandated in the Constitution on July 16, 1790 and built between 1792 and 1800...John Adams was the first President to occupy the White House.

Answer 3

New York and Philadelphia - - -

Peace...

And there can be arguments for a few unofficial Capitals since Washington conducted official business on his travels to Boston and Baltimore much as did England's Kings whose personage was the Government - - -

Answer 4

A little known fact . . . when the government moved out of Phila due to the proximity of the British Army, they settled in York, PA which became our capital for a short while.

Answer 5

New York City and Philadelphia