Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First White House of the Confederacy
By Mike Stroud, 1998
1. First White House of the Confederacy Marker
Designated Executive Residence by the Provisional Confederate Congress February 21, 1861. President Jefferson Davis and his family lived here until the Confederate Capital moved to Richmond summer 1861. Built by William Sayre 1832-35 at Bibb and Lee Streets. Moved to present location by the First White House Association and dedicated June 3, 1921.
Erected 1978 by First White House Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 2007.
Location. 32° 22.582′ N, 86° 17.995′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and South Union Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 644 Washington Avenue, Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Lister Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flame of Freedom (about 300 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away);
By Brandon Fletcher, July 8, 2011
2. First White House of the Confederacy Marker
this page online
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. ..see the relationship with marker shown.
3. First White House of the Confederacy Marker
By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
4. First White House of the Confederacy
Detail of the 'Liberty Cap' frieze on the house.
By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
5. First White House of the Confederacy
photo of house at its original location at Bibb St. and Lee St.
By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
6. First White House of the Confederacy
upstairs bedroom (#2)
By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
7. First White House of the Confederacy
Guest bedroom
By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
8. Jefferson Davis' children
portrait hanging the back hallway of the house.
By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
9. First White House of the Confederacy
Main Parlor - chair to the right of the table was used by Jefferson Davis during his incarceration following the war. Front Parlor is to the left and the dining room is to the right.
By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
10. First White House of the Confederacy
Dining Room
By Brandon Fletcher, July 8, 2011
11. Jefferson Davis Funeral Flag Description
Description of the flag that draped Jefferson Davis' casket.
By Brandon Fletcher, July 8, 2011
12. Jefferson Davis Funeral Flag
The Flag that draped Jefferson Davis' casket.
By Brandon Fletcher, July 8, 2011
13. Alabama State Capitol Building From Top Window
Shows relation of House to Capitol Building
By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
14. The White House Association plaque
Located on the left just inside the door of the house.
By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
15. Fence dedication marker
plaque describing the iron fence surrounding the First White House property.
By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2013
16. 1946 Wrought Iron Fence
By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2013
17. First White House of the Confederacy
By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2013
18. 1946 Wrought Iron Fence
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,889 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 3. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 11, 12, 13. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 14, 15. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 16, 17, 18. submitted on October 8, 2013, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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