Downtown in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

The Old Governor's Mansion

Louisiana's White House

September 16, 2016

1. The Old Governor's Mansion Marker

Inscription. The stately Old Governor's Mansion was commissioned in 1929 by Governor Huey P. Long in a style that deliberately mimicked the White House. It replaced a simple frame structure on roughly the same property and served as official residence until 1963. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Old Governor's Mansion showcases the furnishings, artwork, and photographs of the nine governors and first families who lived there. Today it is a museum, special events venue, and headquarters for the Foundation for Historical Louisiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 30° 27.581′ N, 91° 11.285′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown. Marker is on North Third Street, 0.1 miles north of Capitol Access Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Heritage Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louisiana State Capitol (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louisiana National Guard Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capitol Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Baton Rouge (1779)

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Ceremonial Indian Mound (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pentagon Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away); The State Capitol (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.

Also see . . . The Old Governor’s Mansion. (Submitted on September 23, 2016.)

September 16, 2016

2. The Old Governor's Mansion Marker

September 16, 2016

3. The Old Governor's Mansion Marker

The Old Governor's Mansion - Postcard of Old Old Governor's Mansion image. Click for full size.

circa 1925

4. The Old Governor's Mansion - Postcard of Old Old Governor's Mansion

The Old Governor's Mansion - Postcard of Old Governor's Mansion image. Click for full size.

circa 1930

5. The Old Governor's Mansion - Postcard of Old Governor's Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2016. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2016. 4, 5. submitted on September 23, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.