Executive Mansion (Virginia)
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.
Virginia Governor's Mansion | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
Virginia Executive Mansion in 2011 | |
Interactive map showing the location of Virginia Governor’s Mansion | |
| Location | Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°32′19″N 77°25′57″W |
| Built | 1811 |
| Architect | Parris, Alexander; Thompkins, Christopher |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000360 |
| VLR No. | 127-0057 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | June 4, 1969 |
| Designated NHL | June 7, 1988 |
| Designated VLR | November 5, 1968 |
Adjacent and immediately north of Capitol Square is the Court End neighborhood, which houses the White House of the Confederacy. During the Civil War, the Virginia State Capitol, also in Richmond, housed offices of the Confederacy. Tours of the mansion are offered several days a week.