Actually it was the other way around. It moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg and then to Richmond. Richmond was the capital in the civil war so it stayed there.
Richmond, Virginia.
Montgomery, Alabama was a temporary capital until it later moved to Richmond, Virginia
Yes, Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia in 1699. The capital was moved there from Jamestown, primarily for its more central location and better water access. Williamsburg remained the capital until 1780, when the capital was relocated to Richmond. The city is now known for its well-preserved colonial history and is a popular tourist destination.
The capital of the Confederate States of America was moved from Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia, in May 1861.
In 1780, the capital of Virginia was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond. This relocation was part of a strategic decision to place the capital in a more central location, making it more accessible for residents across the growing state. Richmond's location along the James River also provided advantages for trade and defense.
It started as Jamestown then it moved to Williamsburg then to Richmond.
It was Jamestown and moved to Williamsburg then to Richmond
Richmond, the capital Richmond, the capital
Richmond, Virginia.
The first capital of Virginia was Jamestown in 1607. Then it became Williamsburg in 1699. Then it became Richmond in 1780.
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
It became the Capital in about 1698, and moved to Richmond in 1780.
The three capitals of Virginia, in order, are Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Richmond. Jamestown was the first capital, serving from 1607 until 1699. Williamsburg then became the capital from 1699 until 1780, after which Richmond was established as the capital and has remained so since.
well williamsburg seemed also a little swampy like Jamestown so they decided to move it to Richmond..well Richmond was easier to get to for many people so that's another reason and Richmond was even more inland than the 2 other places
there was a diseases in the air.
Montgomery, Alabama was the initial confederate capital city. The confederate capital moved to Richmond, Virginia. The last Confederate capital was Danville, Virginia.
The capital city of the Confederacy was Richmond, Virginia. It was moved from Montgomery, Alabama.