National Historic Landmark

Old Governor's Mansion

Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia
Listed
May 12, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000194

About this property

Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion is a historic house museum located on the campus of Georgia College & State University (GCSU) at 120 South Clarke Street in Milledgeville, Georgia. Built in 1839, it is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the American South, and was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture in 1973. It served as Georgia's executive mansion from 1839- 1868, and has from 1889 been a university property, serving for a time as its official president's residence. It is an accredited museum of the American Alliance of Museums and in 2015 was named an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

Location

120 S. Clark St.
Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia
33.07847, -83.23127

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Milledgeville Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Atkinson Hall, Georgia College
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0.1 mi
Fowler Apartments
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0.2 mi
Old State Capitol
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0.4 mi
Rose Hill
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1.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Old Governor's Mansion listed on the National Register?

Old Governor's Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Old Governor's Mansion?

Old Governor's Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Old Governor's Mansion a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old Governor's Mansion has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Old Governor's Mansion?

The period of significance for Old Governor's Mansion is recorded as the industrial era.

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