Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
White House of the Confederacy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
1. White House of the Confederacy
Built in 1818 as the residence of Dr. John Brockenbrough, this National Historic Landmark is best known as the executive mansion for the Confederate States of America, 1861-1865. President Jefferson Davis and is family lived here until Confederate forces evacuated Richmond on 2 April 1865. After serving five years as the headquarters of Federal occupation troops, the house became one of Richmonds first public schools. In 1890, the Confederate Memorial Literary Society saved the mansion from destruction and between 1896 and 1976 used it as the Confederate Museum. The Society restored the house to its wartime appearance and reopened it to the public in 1988.
Erected 1998 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-50.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1865.
Location. 37° 32.458′ N, 77° 25.779′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. It is at the intersection of Clay Street and 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on Clay
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Presidents Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Propeller shaft of the Iron-Clad Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Wickham-Valentine House (about 300 feet away); Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital (about 400 feet away); Valentine Museum (about 500 feet away); The Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio (about 500 feet away); Ratification of the Constitution (about 500 feet away); Egyptian Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Other markers no longer nearby. Alexander H. Stephens House Site (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Maupin - Maury House (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Matthew Fontaine Maury (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . White House of the Confederacy. American Civil War Museum website entry (Submitted on March 7, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
2. Marker with Confederate Executive Mansion in background
The White House of the Confederacy is a National Historic Landmark.
Photographed by Meg B, July 12, 2017
3. White House of the Confederacy Marker Wide View
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
4. Clay Street entrance to President Davis's residence
The White House of the Confederacy is located adjacent to the Museum of the Confederacy.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2007
5. Formal Entrance and Courtyard
During the war, Clay Street was a dusty road, so President Davis used the entrance on the mansion's southern side as formal entrance.
Photographed by Tuck & Sons
6. Confederate Museum Formerly Jefferson Davis' Residence
VCU Libraries Digital Collections - Rarely Seen Richmond
Photographed by Detroit Publishing Co.
7. Confederate Museum, Jefferson Davis' Mansion, Richmond, Va
VCU Libraries Digital Collections - Rarely Seen Richmond
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,425 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on April 22, 2020, by Meg B of Chesapeake, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on December 29, 2007, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7. submitted on May 10, 2012. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
