National Register of Historic Places
White House of the Confederacy
White House of the Confederacy is a historic place in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000924.
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White House of the Confederacy
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About this place
What is White House of the Confederacy?
The Second White House of the Confederacy is a historic house located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Built in 1818, it was the main executive residence of the sole President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865. It currently sits on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Listing details
- Name
- White House of the Confederacy
- City
- Richmond (Independent City)
- County
- Richmond County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000924
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.54059, -77.42954
When was White House of the Confederacy listed on the National Register?
White House of the Confederacy was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is White House of the Confederacy located?
White House of the Confederacy is located in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia at approximately 37.54059, -77.42954. See the map above.
Is White House of the Confederacy a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. White House of the Confederacy is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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