Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Former Governor's Mansion
August 14, 2015
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beauregard Town (within shouting distance of this marker); General Philemon Thomas (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Post Office (about 600 feet away); St. James Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Alvin Batiste (about 700 feet away); North Boulevard at St. Louis (about 800 feet away); Frank Hayden (about 800 feet away); Oliver Pollock (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
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2. Former Governor's Mansion & Marker
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3. Former Governor's Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2015. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on September 7, 2015. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
