Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bank of Potomac Building
Built 1804-07
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
1. The Bank of Potomac Building Marker
Here Union Governor Francis Harrison Pierpont established the Restored Government of Virginia and used the building as the official Governor's Residence
1863-65
This property is protected by a preservation easement held by The Virginia Historic Landmarks Board
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 48.22′ N, 77° 2.667′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is on Prince Street just west of South Royal Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 Prince Street, 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: 414-412 Prince Street (a few steps from this marker); 204 South Pitt Street (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington's Tenement House (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington's Tenement House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Montgomery D. Corse, CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); 204 South Royal (within shouting distance of this marker); Stabler-Leadbeater House
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Regarding The Bank of Potomac Building. The Restored Government of Virginia, headed by Francis Pierpont was recognized by the United States as the government of Virginia during the Civil War. Founded in Wheeling, it moved here when West Virginia became a state separate from Virginia. The Restored Government ultimately moved to Richmond.
Also see . . . 415 Prince Street Headquartered a Wartime Government. Alexandria Times, January 31, 2012. (Submitted on February 3, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
2. The Bank of Potomac Building Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
3. The Bank of Potomac Building
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
4. The Bank of Potomac Building
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
5. 415 Prince Street
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
6. Aquia Sandstone Corinthian Capital
Internet Archive
7. Francis H. Pierpont
“Governor of Virginia. 1861 to 1865, with state government at Alexandria. Provisional Governor, Appointed by President Johnson, 1865 to 1868.”from The Soldier in our Civil War Frank Leslie et al., 1893
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014
8. Early Building Survey No. 68S415
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,186 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on February 6, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 3, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on October 1, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on February 3, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
