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Historic building · Montgomery, Alabama
Alabama State Capitol
Seat of Alabama’s government, dating to 1851, with a white dome atop Dexter Avenue. It was the endpoint of the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965.
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About Alabama State Capitol
Alabama’s 1851 state capitol sits atop a hill at the end of Dexter Avenue, with a columned façade and a white dome. It houses the state government and is one of the most historically significant buildings in the American South.
In 1861, Jefferson Davis was sworn in as president of the Confederate States on the building’s portico, when Montgomery served as the Confederacy’s first capital. A bronze star in the floor marks the spot.
Just over a century later, in March 1965, the march for voting rights that began in Selma ended before these same steps, with a speech by Martin Luther King Jr. to thousands of people.
The interior features restored rooms, a spiral staircase, and murals in the dome, and can be viewed on guided tours. One block away on the same avenue is the Baptist church where King served as pastor.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour, with the guided tour.
Best time
On weekdays, when guided tours operate. Check tour times before you go.
How to get there
It’s at the top of Dexter Avenue, about 1 km from Court Square in downtown Montgomery, within walking distance.
Tip
Guided tours typically run Monday through Saturday. Bring photo ID for entry.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Alabama State Capitol
Can you visit the Alabama state capitol?
Yes, on guided tours during operating days. Check schedules on the Alabama Historical Commission website.
Why is the Montgomery capitol important?
It was where Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as president of the Confederacy in 1861 and the endpoint of the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965.
Is Martin Luther King Jr.’s church near the capitol?
Yes. The Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is one block away on the same avenue.