Mississippi Governor's Mansion
National Historic Landmark

Mississippi Governor's Mansion

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
Listed
November 24, 1969
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
69000085

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. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975, and was declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1985.

Location

316 E. Capitol St.
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
32.30014, -90.18342

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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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

Smith Park Architectural District
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0.1 mi
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Smith Park Architectural District (Boundary Increase II)
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0.1 mi
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0.2 mi
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0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Jackson State Killings 1970
1970Modern
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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.

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