Governor's Mansion
Historic house in Virginia. Built 1813 by Alexander Parris. Added to the National Register in 1969, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Virginia Governor's Mansion, better known as the Executive Mansion, is located in Richmond, Virginia, on Capitol Square and serves as the official residence of the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Designed by Alexander Parris, it is the oldest occupied governor's mansion in the United States. It has served as the home of Virginia governors and their families since 1813. This mansion is both a Virginia and a National Historic Landmark and has had a number of renovations and expansions during the 20th century.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Capitol Sq., Richmond (Independent City), VA |
| Independent city | City of Richmond |
| Listed | Jun 4, 1969 |
| Listed for | Politics and government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Executive Mansion |
| Reference number | 69000360 |
| Built | 1813 · more from the 1810s |
| Architect | Alexander Parris |
| Type of place | mansion |
| Style | Federal architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, Virginia Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 3 buildings |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Capitol Sq., Richmond (Independent City), VA |
| Website | executivemansion.virginia.gov ↗ |
| Coordinates | 37.5388° N, 77.4322° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Richmond (Independent City) | 230 listed places in Richmond (Independent City) → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Maggie L Walker National Historic Site · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
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Questions people ask
When was Governor's Mansion listed on the National Register?
Jun 4, 1969. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Governor's Mansion built?
1813, designed by Alexander Parris, in the Federal architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Governor's Mansion?
Yes. Governor's Mansion is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Governor's Mansion?
Capitol Sq., Richmond (Independent City), City of Richmond, Virginia. The nearest national park unit is Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, 1 mile away.
What does the Governor's Mansion listing include?
The listing counts 3 contributing resources. Those are 3 buildings. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Governor's Mansion?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Is there cell service at Governor's Mansion?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 69000360. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.