Congo Square
Congo Square is a square in Montgomery, Alabama. Congo Square is situated nearby to the museum First White House of the Confederacy, as well as near Alabama State University.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Alabama State University and First White House of the Confederacy.
Alabama State University
University
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Alabama State University is a public historically Black university in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1867 during the Reconstruction era, it was one of about 180 "normal schools" established by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. Alabama State University is situated 3,000 feet southeast of Congo Square.
First White House of the Confederacy
Museum
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The First White House of the Confederacy is a historic house in Montgomery, Alabama, which was the initial executive residence of President of the Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis and family during early 1861. First White House of the Confederacy is situated 2,500 feet north of Congo Square.
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church
Church
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Montgomery, Alabama, United States, affiliated with the Progressive National Baptist Convention. The church was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1974 because of its importance in the civil rights movement and American history. Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is situated 3,000 feet north of Congo Square.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Garden District and Montgomery.
Garden District
Neighborhood
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The Garden District is a 315-acre historic district in Montgomery, Alabama. Garden District is roughly bounded by Norman Bridge Road, Court Street, Jeff Davis Avenue, and Fairview Avenue.
Montgomery
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Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.
Cloverdale Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Cloverdale Historic District is a 156-acre historic district in Montgomery, Alabama. It is roughly bounded by Norman Bridge and Cloverdale roads, Fairview and Felder avenues, and Boultier Street.
Congo Square
- Type: Square
- Location: Montgomery, Alabama, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
32.36931° or 32° 22′ 10″ northLongitude
-86.30025° or 86° 18′ 1″ westElevation
282 feet (86 metres)Open location code
864M9M9X+PVGeoNames ID
4056616
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