Old Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge

Name: Old Governor's Mansion
Address: 502 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, 70802-5719, United States
Telephone: +1 225-387-2464

#18 among attractions in Baton Rouge

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion, home of Preserve Louisiana, is located at 502 North Blvd. between Royal and St. Charles Streets in Baton Rouge and was used as Louisiana's official gubernatorial residence between 1930 and 1963; a new residence was completed in 1963. The Old Governor's Mansion was built under the governorship of Huey Long, its first resident. The building is reported to be inspired by the White House in Washington D.C. as it was originally designed by Thomas Jefferson. It is said that Long wanted to be familiar with the White House when he became president, so he had the White House duplicated in Baton Rouge. Some dispute this legend and simply say that the building is merely a fine example of a Georgian-style mansion. ()

Built: 1930 (94 years ago)Coordinates: 30°26'47"N, 91°11'6"W

Address

502 North BlvdSouth Baton Rouge (Old South Baton Rouge)Baton Rouge 70802-5719 United States

Contact

+1 225-387-2464

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Old State Capitol, Louisiana State Capitol, Belle of Baton Rouge, St. Joseph Cathedral.

~1260 ftW
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge
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0.7 miN
Landmark building with a viewing deck
Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge
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0.4 miSW
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
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0.4 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place, Church
St. Joseph Cathedral, Baton Rouge
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0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge
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~1920 ftSW
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
USS Kidd, Baton Rouge
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0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Pentagon Barracks, Baton Rouge
18 min walk • The Pentagon Barracks, also known as the Old United States Barracks, is a complex of buildings located at the corner of State Capitol Drive and River Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the grounds of the state capitol.
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum
Louisiana Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge
24 min walk • The Louisiana Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Louisiana and their family. The Governor’s Mansion was built in 1963 when Jimmie Davis was Governor of Louisiana. The Mansion overlooks Capital Lake near the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge.
~1490 ftSW
Concert hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge
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~890 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
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~1310 ftW
30°26'51"N • 91°11'21"W
LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge
7 min walk • Museum, Art museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Governor's Mansion open?

Old Governor's Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

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

Nearby attractions include Baton Rouge City Club, Baton Rouge (3 min walk), St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge (5 min walk), Beauregard Town, Baton Rouge (6 min walk), Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge (7 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Old Governor's Mansion:

Bus

North Blvd Transit Hub (6 min walk)
FlixBus Baton Rouge • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (9 min walk)