Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Alabama State Capitol
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 2, 2014
1. Alabama State Capitol Marker
Alabama State Capitol has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service - 1962
Erected 1962 by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 32° 22.667′ N, 86° 18.04′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Bainbridge Street and Dexter Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located to the right of the entrance door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery AL 36131, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, 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 Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spot Where Jefferson Davis Stood (here, next to this marker); Alabama's First Capitals / The Alabama State Capitol (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson Davis (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 2, 2014
2. Alabama State Capitol
The marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 2, 2014
3. Alabama State Capitol & Avenue of Flags
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,188 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
