National Register of Historic Places
Governor's Mansion
Governor's Mansion is a historic place in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000360.
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Governor's Mansion
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About this place
What is Governor's Mansion?
The Virginia Governor's Mansion, better known as the Executive Mansion, is located in Richmond, Virginia, on Capitol Square and serves as the official residence of the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Designed by Alexander Parris, it is the oldest occupied governor's mansion in the United States. It has served as the home of Virginia governors and their families since 1813. This mansion is both a Virginia and a National Historic Landmark and has had a number of renovations and expansions during the 20th century.
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Listing details
- Name
- Governor's Mansion
- City
- Richmond (Independent City)
- County
- Richmond County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- June 4, 1969
- NRIS reference number
- 69000360
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.53875, -77.43220
When was Governor's Mansion listed on the National Register?
Governor's Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1969.
Where is Governor's Mansion located?
Governor's Mansion is located in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia at approximately 37.53875, -77.43220. See the map above.
Is Governor's Mansion a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Governor's Mansion is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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