OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA

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The Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville, Georgia, is a historic structure built in 1839. It was the home of Georgia's Governors from 1839 to 1868, and is the only surviving antebellum Governors Mansion in the United States. It is a historic site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The mansion is a two-story, brick structure with a large, two-story portico extending across the front. The building is primarily Greek Revival in style, with some elements of the Federal and Italianate styles. The property also includes a contributing smokehouse, built circa 1840.

The interior of the mansion features a grand central staircase, formal parlors, and a library. The walls are decorated with plaster wreaths and garlands, and the mantels are made of black marble. The floors are made of pine and heart pine, and the ceilings are painted with a decorative pattern.

The Old Governor's Mansion is open for tours and offers a unique glimpse into the history of Georgia. Visitors can explore the mansion and learn about the state's early history, as well as see the art and antiques from the era. The mansion is a testament to the past and is well worth a visit.

OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MILLEDGEVILLE GA. US MID #8401300044

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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Contact OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION

OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION
120 SOUTH CLARK STREET
MILLEDGEVILLE
GA
31061

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MID # 8401300044
Name OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION
Alternate Name OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.095598, -83.245302
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 970500
US Census Block: 1002