FIRST WHITE HOUSE OF THE CONFEDERACY

The first White House of Confederation was the residence of President Jefferson Davis and his family, when Montgomery was the capital of Confederation (February 1861 - end May 1861). It is located opposite the southern wing of the State Capitol, next to Alabama Department of Archives and History. Built in 1832-1835 in a italianate style by architect William Sayre, the building is fully furnished with antique furniture. It has been registered in the National Register of Historic Sites since 1974.