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.

Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, VirginiaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000924★ National Historic Landmark
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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
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.