Location: Washington was not located in a central part of the United States, which made it difficult for political and economic leaders from different regions of the country to gather there.
Climate: Washington's humid, hot summers were thought to be unhealthy for inhabitants at the time.
Lack of infrastructure: Washington was a relatively small and undeveloped town in the early 1800s, and it lacked many of the amenities and infrastructure that were considered necessary for a state capital, such as a large government building and adequate housing for government officials.