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The Old Governor’s Mansion is located on a live oak-lined boulevard in downtown Baton Rouge, just four blocks from the Mississippi River. Nine governors and their families lived in the Georgian-style home, but it was built by the most flamboyant and notorious of them.
The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion 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 history of Louisiana’s Old Governor's Mansion reflects a larger story of profound political change, as well as the legendary ambition and guile of the man who built it, Huey Long. In the years after the Civil War, New Orleans proudly bore the title of the state's capital.
We look forward to showing off Louisiana's Old Governor’s Mansion, also known as “The House That Huey Built.” Walk-ins are welcome! We offer free, self—guided tours.
Old Governor's Mansion. 502 North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Hours of Operation. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the Old Governor's Mansion website for more information. For any inquiries, please contact Suzette Crocker: Contact form. 225.342.9778.
Learn about the history and architecture of the Old Governor's Mansion, built by Huey P. Long in 1930 and nicknamed "Louisiana's White House". See the memorabilia of nine governors and their families, and enjoy free admission and discounts as a National Trust member.
While Long never made it to the White House, the mansion he built was home to eight other governors until 1963. The building is now a historic house museum with furnishings from each of the governors who lived here.
