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This historical marker indicates the location of the state's first capitol building, constructed between 1857-1858. It wasn't built purposely to house the state capitol offices; these were established in the building in 1861. The building was called the Ritchie Block. Just a few years later, the current capitol building was constructed. Fidelity Bank has been located here since 1922. The present structure was built in 1967.

The marker is affixed to the west facade of the building.

The marker is affixed to the west facade of the building.
"Site of the First State Capitol." The Historical Marker Database. Accessed May 3, 2017. http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=50792.