Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Restored Government of Virginia

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 13, 2022

1. Restored Government of Virginia Marker

Inscription. After Virginia seceded in the spring of 1861, Unionists met in Wheeling and organized a state government loyal to the U.S. under Gov. Francis H. Pierpont. The Restored Government, which sent representatives to the U.S. Congress and raised federal troops, moved to Alexandria in Aug. 1863. Pierpont was based at the City Hotel (Gadsby's Tavern) before moving to 415 Prince St. The General Assembly, representing Northern Virginia, the Eastern Shore, and Hampton Roads, met at City Hall. Members authorized a convention that adopted Virginia's Constitution of 1864, which abolished slavery and secured other reforms. The government moved to Richmond in May 1865; its constitution was in effect in 1869.

Erected 2021 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-156.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1865.

Location. 38° 48.34′ N, 77° 2.598′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is at the intersection of North Royal Street and

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Cameron Street, on the right when traveling north on North Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 N Royal St, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gadsby’s Tavern (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Gadsby's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Alexandria, Virginia (a few steps from this marker); The Front Door of Gadsby's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Gadsby's Tavern Ice Well (a few steps from this marker); The Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexandria Post No. 24, American Legion (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexandria Washington Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Gadsby's Tavern Ice Well (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 13, 2022

2. Restored Government of Virginia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 727 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.