Alabama State Capitol

Alabama State Capitol

Completed in 1851, the building was called the Capitol of the Confederacy and it was the site where Jefferson Davis was sworn in as the President of the Confederacy on February 18, 1861.

The Alabama State Legislature moved out of the building in 1985 so the building could be renovated. The renovations were completed in the early 1990's, but the Legislature never returned to the Capitol.

A commemorative marker in the shape of a star is set on the top step of the portico where Jefferson Davis stood on February 18th, 1861 to take his oath of office as President of the Confederate States of America.

The Capitol is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

600 Dexter Avenue, Goat Hill
Montgomery, Montgomery County
Alabama, USA

Getting There

The Alabama State Capitol is located in Montgomery, Alabama. Here are some ways to get there:

By Car: You can get to the Alabama State Capitol by car. If you're coming from the north or south, take I-65 to Montgomery. If you're coming from the east or west, take I-85 to Montgomery. There is plenty of parking available at the Capitol.

By Public Transportation: The Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS) provides bus service in and around Montgomery. You can take the bus to the State Capitol. Check their website for schedules and fares.

By Air: The Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) is located just a few miles from downtown Montgomery. You can fly into MGM and then take a taxi or rental car to the State Capitol.

By Train: Amtrak provides train service to Montgomery. The Montgomery Amtrak Station is located downtown, just a few blocks from the State Capitol.

No matter how you choose to get there, be sure to check the hours of operation before you go.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Alabama that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.