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The Governor's Mansion in Shawnee, Oklahoma was built in 1903, on the speculation that Shawnee would be selected as the state capital and that this structure would become the Governor's official residence when Oklahoma became a state. However, Oklahoma did not attain statehood until 1907, and the Legislature chose Guthrie as the first capital, before naming Oklahoma City as the permanent state capital in 1910. The house was built in an area known as Shawnee's first neighborhood, "...where the…
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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 83002122. It was listed on January 21, 1983.
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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 Governors Mansion listed on the National Register?
Governors Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Governors Mansion?
Governors Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Governors Mansion?
The period of significance for Governors Mansion is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Governors Mansion?
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