National Register of Historic Places
Governor's House
Governor's House is a historic place in Togus, Kennebec County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74000319.
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Governor's House
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About this place
What is Governor's House?
The Director's Quarters, Togus Veterans' Administration Center, previously known as the Governor's House, is a historic house on the grounds of the Veterans Administration (VA) facility in Togus, Maine. The house, built in 1869, is historically significant as the only surviving structure of the first National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, established at Togus in 1866 to serve American Civil War veterans. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It is a contributing element of the historic district encompassing the Togus VA campus.
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Listing details
- Name
- Governor's House
- City
- Togus
- County
- Kennebec County
- State
- Maine
- Listed on the National Register
- February 23, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74000319
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 44.28008, -69.70224
When was Governor's House listed on the National Register?
Governor's House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1974.
Where is Governor's House located?
Governor's House is located in Togus, Kennebec County, Maine at approximately 44.28008, -69.70224. See the map above.
Is Governor's House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Governor's House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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