About this property
The Texas Governor's Mansion is a historic home for the governor of Texas in downtown Austin, Texas. Designed by prominent architect Abner Cook, it was built in 1854 and has been the home of every governor since 1856. Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Phalen Abbott are the current residents.
Location
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 70000896. It was listed on August 24, 1970.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Questions about this property
When was Governor's Mansion listed on the National Register?
Governor's Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Governor's Mansion?
Governor's Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Governor's Mansion a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. 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 Governor's Mansion?
The period of significance for Governor's Mansion is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1854.
Can I research the history near Governor's Mansion?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Governor's Mansion will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
Research the history near this site
An Aubrey US report for an address near Governor's Mansion will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.