Overview
The Alabama State Capitol is a Greek Revival building on Goat Hill at the head of Dexter Avenue. It is a National Historic Landmark.
History
The capitol was completed in 1851. Jefferson Davis took his oath as president of the Confederacy on its steps in 1861. In 1965, the Selma to Montgomery voting rights march ended at the capitol.
Today
The building houses the governor's office and is open for tours. The Legislature now meets in a nearby building.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.