Alabama State Capitol (Montgomery, Alabama) | capitol building, place with historical importance, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Greek Revival (architecture), 1850s construction, historic landmark, state government, U.S. National Historic Landmark

 capitol building, place with historical importance, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Greek Revival (architecture), 1850s construction, historic landmark, state government, U.S. National Historic Landmark

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600 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-7100
www.alabama.gov/

Site of Jefferson Davis swearing in as President of Confederate States of America. Gold Star on steps shows exact location.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP):

Built: 1850-1851
Architect: Barachias Holt; Frank Lockwood (flanking wings)
Expanded: 1885 (east wing); 1906 (south wing); 1912 (north wing)
Architectural style: Greek Revival; Beaux Arts influences (north & south wings)
Area: 9 acres
Date added to NRHP: 10/15/1966
Other designations: U.S. National Historic Landmark
Notes: The current capitol building replaced an 1846 structure that burned in 1849.