Confederate State Capitol building (Arkansas)

The Confederate State Capitol building in Arkansas refers to the Arkansas State Capitol building, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, which served as the capitol of the Confederate government of Arkansas during the American Civil War. Following Arkansas's secession from the Union in May 1861, the building was used for Confederate legislative sessions and executive functions until the Union Army captured Little Rock in September 1863. After the Union re-occupied Arkansas, the building reverted to its pre-war function as the state capitol under Union control. The term "Confederate State Capitol building (Arkansas)" specifically acknowledges the building's temporary role within the Confederacy. While the building itself remains the Arkansas State Capitol, its history includes this period of Confederate use, marking a significant chapter in the state's complex history. After the war, there were significant changes to the building and to the surrounding areas.