Confederate States Secretary of State

Confederate States Secretary of State
Longest serving
Judah P. Benjamin

March 18, 1862 – May 10, 1865
Confederate States State Department
StyleMr. Secretary
StatusAbolished
Member ofThe Cabinet
Reports toThe President
SeatRichmond, Virginia
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthNo fixed term
Formation25 February 1861
First holderRobert Toombs
Final holderJudah P. Benjamin
Abolished10 May 1865

The Confederate States secretary of state was the head of the Confederate States State Department from 1861 to 1865 during the American Civil War. There were three people who served the position in this time.