Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

First White House of the Confederacy

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 8, 2011

1. First White House of the Confederacy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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. Located across from the State Capitol building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 644 Washington Ave, 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

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(about 300 feet away); Alabama Highway Patrol (about 300 feet away); To the Memory of General Marquis De La Fayette (about 400 feet away); James Marion Sims (about 500 feet away); John Allan Wyeth (about 500 feet away); United States Flag Raised Over Alabama Capitol (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

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Photographed By Mike Stroud, 1998

2. First White House of the Confederacy Marker

3. First White House of the Confederacy Marker

First White House of the Confederacy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

4. First White House of the Confederacy

Detail of the 'Liberty Cap' frieze on the house.

Photographed 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.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

6. First White House of the Confederacy

upstairs bedroom (#2)

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

7. First White House of the Confederacy

Guest bedroom

Jefferson Davis' children image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

8. Jefferson Davis' children

portrait hanging the back hallway of the house.

Photographed 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.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

10. First White House of the Confederacy

Dining Room

Jefferson Davis Funeral Flag Description image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 8, 2011

11. Jefferson Davis Funeral Flag Description

Description of the flag that draped Jefferson Davis' casket.

Jefferson Davis Funeral Flag image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 8, 2011

12. Jefferson Davis Funeral Flag

The Flag that draped Jefferson Davis' casket.

Alabama State Capitol Building From Top Window image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 8, 2011

13. Alabama State Capitol Building From Top Window

Shows relation of House to Capitol Building

The White House Association plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

14. The White House Association plaque

Located on the left just inside the door of the house.

Fence dedication marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

15. Fence dedication marker

plaque describing the iron fence surrounding the First White House property.

1946 Wrought Iron Fence image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2013

16. 1946 Wrought Iron Fence

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2013

17. First White House of the Confederacy

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2013

18. 1946 Wrought Iron Fence

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,201 times since then and 167 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 2, 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.