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Mississippi Governor's Mansion

Mississippi Governor's Mansion is a historic place in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000085.

Jackson, Hinds County, MississippiListed November 25, 1969NRIS #69000085★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Mississippi Governor's Mansion?

The Mississippi Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Mississippi, who is currently Tate Reeves. It is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, south of the Mississippi State Capitol, at the south end of Smith Park. Completed in 1841 to a design by state architect William Nichols, it is the second-oldest governor's residence in active use in the nation, and a prominent example of Greek Revival architecture. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975, and was declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1985.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
City
Jackson
County
Hinds County
State
Mississippi
Listed on the National Register
November 25, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000085
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.30014, -90.18342
When was Mississippi Governor's Mansion listed on the National Register?

Mississippi Governor's Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1969.

Where is Mississippi Governor's Mansion located?

Mississippi Governor's Mansion is located in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi at approximately 32.30014, -90.18342. See the map above.

Is Mississippi Governor's Mansion a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Mississippi Governor's Mansion is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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