Mississippi Governor's Mansion, Jackson

Name: Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Address: 300 E Capitol St, Jackson, 39201-3495, United States
Telephone: +1 601-359-3175

#8 among attractions in Jackson

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Facts and practical information

The Mississippi Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Mississippi which is currently Tate Reeves. It is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, south of the Mississippi State Capitol, at the south end of Smith Park. Completed in 1841 to a design by state architect William Nichols, it is the second-oldest governor's residence in active use in the nation, and a prominent example of Greek Revival architecture. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975, and was declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1985. ()

Built: 1839 (185 years ago)Coordinates: 32°18'1"N, 90°11'0"W

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300 E Capitol StDowntown JacksonJackson 39201-3495 United States

Contact

+1 601-359-3175

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Mississippi Governor's Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Capitol Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson City Hall.

~1140 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old Capitol Museum, Jackson
6 min walk • The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, served as the Mississippi statehouse from 1839 until 1903. The old state capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
~1590 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson
8 min walk • The Mississippi Museum of Art is a public museum in Jackson, Mississippi. It is the largest museum in Mississippi.
~380 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson
2 min walk • St. Andrew's Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Mississippi. St. Andrew's is the third church to serve as the diocesan cathedral.
~920 ftS
Architecture, Historical place, City hall
Jackson City Hall, Jackson
5 min walk • Jackson City Hall, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is the seat of municipal government.
~1440 ftN
Art Deco architecture
Woolfolk State Office Building, Jackson
7 min walk • The Woolfolk State Office Building is a high-rise government office building in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. It was designed in the Art Deco architectural style by Emmett J. Hull, Edgar Lucian Malvaney, Frank P. Gates and Ransom Carey Jones, and it was completed in 1949. It is currently the tenth-tallest building in Jackson.
~1380 ftN
Historical place
Mississippi State Capitol, Jackson
7 min walk • The Mississippi State Capitol or the “New Capitol, ” has been the seat of the state’s government since it succeeded the old statehouse in 1903.
~410 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Jackson
2 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter the Apostle is the seat of the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi. The cathedral is named for Saint Peter the Apostle.
0.4 miNW
32°18'19"N • 90°11'12"W
Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center, Jackson
11 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
~1330 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
International Museum of Muslim Cultures, Jackson
7 min walk • The International Museum of Muslim Cultures is "America’s first Islamic history and culture museum". It was established in April 2001, in Jackson, Mississippi.
~300 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture
Lamar Life Building, Jackson
2 min walk • The Lamar Life Building is a historic building in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. It was designed in the Gothic Revival architectural style, and it was completed in 1924. It is the twelfth tallest building in Jackson, and was considered Jackson's first skyscraper.
0.6 miN
Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson
15 min walk • Greenwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. Still in use, it was established by a federal land grant on November 21, 1821.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mississippi Governor's Mansion open?

Mississippi Governor's Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 11 am
Wednesday 9:30 am - 11 am
Thursday 9:30 am - 11 am
Friday 9:30 am - 11 am
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Mississippi Governor's Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Lamar Life Building, Jackson (2 min walk), St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson (2 min walk), Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Jackson (2 min walk), Statue of Andrew Jackson, Jackson (5 min walk).

How to get to Mississippi Governor's Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mississippi Governor's Mansion:

Bus

Amite & West • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Capitol & N. Congress • Lines: 4B, 4R (2 min walk)

Train

Jackson (12 min walk)