Dec 16, 2014 · We looked at governors’ mansions in 44 states (some states no longer have one, so they were immediately declared lame and tossed out of the running) and compared their …

During the height of the Civil War from 1862 to 1863, the home served as the Governor's Mansion for Governor Thomas Overton Moore when the State Capitol was moved to Opelousas from …

Apr 30, 2023 · The governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, lives on the largest estate by far, around 210 acres, but ironically her home itself is one of the smallest mansions. Kelly's Cedar Crest estate …

Aug 22, 2016 · You might reasonably expect to find the biggest governor's mansion in Texas, where everything is bigger, but nope—it's Illinois, which can also claim the tallest U.S. …

Feb 26, 2025 · As a real estate lawyer, I’ve seen my fair share of grand estates, but governor’s mansions occupy a unique space in American real estate. These aren’t just luxury …

Aug 9, 2019 · Forty-five of the 50 United States have official mansions, which governors can live in rent-free while they are in office. But the mansions aren't just a roof over their heads. These …

Forty-five states provide some official home for a sitting governor and first family. In certain states, the governor is required to reside at the official home while in office. Five states do not provide …

The Governor's Mansion is a three- level, 30-room, Greek Revival style home built in 1967. It stands on approximately 18 acres (73,000 m 2) on historic West Paces Ferry Road in north …

Oct 19, 2023 · First Lady MK Pritzker and designer Michael S. Smith honor Illinois history with a thoughtful redecoration of the governor’s mansion.

Alabama, Michigan, New Jersey, and North Carolina maintain two residences for the governor (including beach houses). Only five states do not have them: Arizona, Idaho, Massachusetts, …