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

Inscription.
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: Man-Made Features • War, US Civil.

Location. 38° 48.22′ N, 77° 2.667′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. Marker 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.

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); 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 511 Prince Street (about 300 feet away); The Ticer House (about 300 feet away); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

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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

The Bank of Potomac Building image. Click for full size.

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

415 Prince Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

5. 415 Prince Street

Aquia Sandstone Corinthian Capital image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

6. Aquia Sandstone Corinthian Capital

On the left front door pilaster

Francis H. Pierpont image. Click for full size.

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

Early Building Survey No. 68S415 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 2, 2014

8. Early Building Survey No. 68S415

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 876 times since then and 27 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.