Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion
National Register of Historic Places

Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion

Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
Listed
July 23, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000847

About this property

The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion is located at 502 North Blvd. between Royal and St. Charles Streets in Baton Rouge and was used as Louisiana's official gubernatorial residence between 1930 and 1963; a new residence was completed in 1963. The Old Governor's Mansion was built under the governorship of Huey Long, its first resident. The building is reported to be inspired by the White House in Washington D.C. as it was originally designed by Thomas Jefferson. It is said that Long wanted to be familiar with the White House when he became president, so he had the White House duplicated in Baton Rouge. Some dispute this legend and simply say that the building is merely a fine example of a Georgian-style mansion.

Location

502 North Blvd.
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
30.44651, -91.18507

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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

Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1975.

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

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

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The period of significance for Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.

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