About this property
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.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 69000085. It was listed on November 24, 1969.
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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 Mississippi Governor's Mansion listed on the National Register?
Mississippi Governor's Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Mississippi Governor's Mansion?
Mississippi Governor's Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Mississippi Governor's Mansion a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Mississippi 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 Mississippi Governor's Mansion?
The period of significance for Mississippi Governor's Mansion is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1841.
Can I research the history near Mississippi Governor's Mansion?
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