Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion
Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion, Historic gubernatorial residence in Baton Rouge, United States.
The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion features neoclassical architecture with large columns, expansive porches, crystal chandeliers, and a secret staircase throughout its interior spaces.
The mansion, constructed in 1930 under Governor Huey P. Long's direction for $170,000, served as the official residence for nine Louisiana governors until 1963.
The mansion displays an extensive collection of memorabilia from Governor Jimmie Davis, including materials related to his famous song 'You Are My Sunshine.'
Located at 502 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, the mansion welcomes visitors Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m with guided tours available.
The building incorporates architectural elements that mirror the White House in Washington D.C., reflecting Governor Long's presidential aspirations during its construction.
Location: Louisiana
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: 502 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA 70802 Baton Rouge 70802 Baton Rouge
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00
Phone: +12253429778
Website: https://laogm.org
GPS coordinates: 30.44639,-91.18500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:48
Baton Rouge preserves its history through several sites that showcase Louisiana's development. The State Capitol building, an art deco structure from 1932, towers over downtown at 140 meters high and offers a view of the Mississippi River and its surroundings from its observation deck. Nearby, the Former Governor's Residence from 1850 exemplifies Southern colonial architecture with its white columns, while the Magnolia Mound Plantation, established in 1791, reconstructs the life of French cotton planters. The city’s museums document different aspects of regional history. The LSU Rural Life Museum houses artifacts and documents on Louisiana's farming techniques from the 18th to the 20th century. The USS Kidd, a World War II destroyer moored on the Mississippi, exhibits collections on American naval history. Louisiana State University's campus features the LSU Tiger Stadium, built in 1924 and capable of holding over 100,000 spectators. The city also has natural areas such as the Bluebonnet Marsh Nature Center with its 43 hectares of marsh accessible via trails, as well as a zoo with 800 animals across 200 species.
USS Kidd
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Louisiana State Capitol
1.2 km
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
1.3 km
Old Louisiana State Capitol
348 m
Louisiana Governor's Mansion
1.5 km
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
516 m
Pentagon Barracks
1.1 km
Shaw Center for the Arts
415 m
BREC Memorial Stadium
1.9 km
Catedral de San José
646 m
Magnolia Cemetery
1.7 km
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company Depot
517 m
Baton Rouge National Cemetery
1.7 km
Capitol Park Museum
831 m
One American Place
673 m
Fort New Richmond
929 m
Odell S. Williams Now And Then African-American Museum
774 m
Baton Rouge City Club
197 m
13th Gate Necropolis
711 m
Prince Hall Masonic Temple
941 m
Riverfront Plaza/Levee Green
561 m
Main Street Historic District
572 m
Reiley-Reeves House
1.7 km
LSU Museum of Art
392 m
Pentagon Barracks Museum
1.1 km
Lincoln Theater
1.3 km
McKinley High School
1.5 km
Spanish Town Road Park
1.2 kmReviews
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