Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Former Governor's Mansion
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 12, 2025
1. Former Governor's Mansion Marker
It was the official residence of successive Louisiana governors until Governor Jimmie H. Davis moved into the new mansion near the Capitol in 1962.
From 1887 to 1929, governors had occupied an earlier residence on this site.
Erected by City of Baton Rouge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 30° 26.817′ N, 91° 11.118′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is on North Boulevard east of St Charles Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 North Blvd, Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trevor Joseph Sims (a few steps from this marker); Bogalusa to Baton Rouge March (within shouting distance of this marker); Beauregard Town (within shouting distance of this marker); The C.O.R.E. March (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Post Office (about 600 feet away); Garner v. Louisiana (about 600 feet away); Pioneers of the Bus Boycott
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Another marker is no longer nearby. General Philemon Thomas (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . The Old Governor's Mansion. (Submitted on September 7, 2015.)
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 14, 2015
2. Former Governor's Mansion Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 14, 2015
3. Former Governor's Mansion
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 14, 2015
4. Former Governor's Mansion & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2015. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on September 7, 2015. Photos: 1. submitted on July 15, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
