Cheyenne in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Preservation of the Wyoming Historic Governor's Mansion
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 27, 2016
1. Preservation of the Wyoming Historic Governor's Mansion Marker
In 2000, a group of concerned and preservation minded citizens formed to preserve one of Wyoming's premier historic sites. Over the next five years, the Historic Governor's Mansion Foundation, the Wyoming State Legislature, the First Families of the State of Wyoming and concerned citizens from around the state rallied to preserve and restore Wyoming's first Executive Mansion and home of 19 of Wyoming's First Families. An unprecedented appropriation from the Legislature, matched by private donations, fundraising efforts, and grants allowed work to begin at the site in 2003. Repairs included stabilization of the basement foundation, plaster repairs, removal of wallpaper, masonry repairs, asbestos abatement, and rebuilding the back porch. In 2005, the Wyoming Historic Governor's Mansion re-emerged once again as the People's House it was meant to be.
Thank you to the citizens and legislators of Wyoming for your gracious support of the Wyoming Historic Governor's Mansion.
Erected by Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Laramie Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wyoming Governor's Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Mrs. Esther Hobart Morris (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Votes for Women (about 500 feet away); Wyomings Liberty Bell Replica (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Cheyenne's Carnegie Public Library -- 1901-1966 (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Marks Episcopal
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 27, 2016
2. Historic Governor's Mansion and Preservation of the Wyoming Historic Governor's Mansion Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
