About this property
The Old Governor's Mansion, also known as Lieutenant Governor's Mansion, is located at 420 High Street, Frankfort, Kentucky. It is reputed to be the oldest official executive residence officially still in use in the Contiguous United States, as the mansion is the official residence of the lieutenant governor of Kentucky. In 1796, the Kentucky General Assembly appropriated funds to provide a house to accommodate the governor.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000345. It was listed on March 10, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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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 March 10, 1971.
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.
What is the period of significance for Old Governor's Mansion?
The period of significance for Old Governor's Mansion is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1796.
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