Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Question: In April 1865, after the fall of Richmond, Jefferson Davis and his cabinet set up the Confederacy’s final seat of government—for one week—in which Southside city?

Answer: After Richmond fell in April 1865, Jefferson Davis and his cabinet established the Confederacy’s final temporary capital for one week (April 3–10) at the Sutherlin Mansion in Danville. There Davis issued his last official proclamation before learning of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox.