Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
A Nation Divided / Cradle of the Confederacy
(Continued from other side)
Jefferson Davis of Mississippi was inaugurated as president of the CSA provisional government on the State Capitol portico on Feb. 18, 1861. On Mar. 4, the first national flag of the Confederacy was hoisted over the Capitol itself. While government offices rented nearby quarters, the State Capitol continued to serve as the meeting place for the provisional Confederate Congress. Following the bombardment of Ft. Sumter, and Lincoln's call for volunteers, 4 additional states seceded. In May 1861, the capital was moved to Richmond, Va. where it remained until April 1865.
Erected 1996 by Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce / Historical Preservation and Promotion Foundation / Alabama Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 22.644′ N, 86° 18.087′ W. Marker was in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker was at the intersection of South Bainbridge Street and Dexter Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Bainbridge Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Thousands Protest at the Seat of Government (a few steps from this marker); Black Members of the Alabama Legislature Who Served During The Reconstruction Period of 1868-1879 (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Flag Raised Over Alabama Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); John Allan Wyeth (within shouting distance of this marker); James Marion Sims (within shouting distance of this marker); Selma-to-Montgomery March (within shouting distance of this marker);
Professor John Metcalfe Starke / Starke University School (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Davis (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.
Additional commentary.
1. Marker removed/missing.
The whole Dexter Avenue area was renovated and landscaped. Marker went missing or was removed at that time.
— Submitted December 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
6. Ordinance of Secession plaque
The ordinance of Secession which withdrew Alabama from the Union of Sovereign States, was passed
JAN. 11, 1861.
To commemorate this fact, this tablet is erected by THE LADIES' MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION of Montgomery, NOV. 7, 1911.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,388 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 7, 8. submitted on December 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.