Site of Alabama's Statehouse

1820 - 1825

Photographed by Tim Carr, August 15, 2009

1. Site of Alabama's Statehouse Marker

Inscription. This structure collapsed in 1833 and its fallen remains were reportedly heaped into a railroad embankment. Consequently, we have no picture of the Statehouse that was drawn by someone who actually saw the building. Any modern picture you see of this structure is pure conjecture.

We can only hope that archaeologists will uncover important clues to the appearance of Cahawba's Statehouse.

Erected by Alabama Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 32° 19.044′ N, 87° 5.838′ W. Marker was in Cahaba, Alabama, in Dallas County. It was on Capitol Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 68-82 Capitol St, Orrville AL 36767, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain,

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 location: A different marker also named Alabama's First Statehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Cahaba First State Capital (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Working on Walnut Street (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Downtown Cahawba (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mound at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park (within shouting distance of this marker); "Hell in Harness" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Depot and Commissary (about 300 feet away); Cahawba - circa 1500 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cahaba.

Other markers no longer nearby. Alabama's First Statehouse (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Welcome to Downtown Cahawba (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Vine Street (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Commissary - R.R. Depot (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new one named Alabama's First Statehouse (see

Site of Alabama's Statehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Carr, August 15, 2009

2. Site of Alabama's Statehouse

nearby markers).

Also see . . . Old Cahawba, "Alabama's most famous Ghost Town". Alabama Historical Commission website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,244 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on August 3, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.