The Virginia Governor's Mansion is located in Richmond, Virginia on Capital Square. 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, which was restored and furnished with antiques at the turn of the 20th century. During the Civil War, it was a center of leadership because Richmond was the Capitol of the Confederate States of America. Richmond refers to various place names, schools and universities, people, and other uses around the world. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Official languages English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Tim Kaine (D-Governor Elect) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 7. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... State nickname: Old Dominion Official languages English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Tim Kaine (D-Governor Elect) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 7. ... USS Constitution. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the... A civil war is a war in which the competing parties are segments of the same country or empire. ... Richmond refers to various place names, schools and universities, people, and other uses around the world. ... Motto: Deo Vindice (Latin: With God As Our Vindicator) Anthem: God Save the South (unofficial) Dixie (popular) Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans February 4, 1861 until captured...

Virginia Governor's Mansion

History

When Richmond became the capital of Virginia in 1779, there was no residence for the governor, but Thomas Jefferson rented one. The state was so poor that they could not pay the rent in time, so they blamed Jefferson for the problem. The state finally paid off their rent and built a residence for the governor on the site of the present building.

The law that provided the construction of the current building was signed on February 13, 1811 by James Monroe. Monroe's term ended and was succeeded by George William Smith. Smith, however, was not the first governor to live in the mansion because he lost his life in the burning of the Richmond Theatre by saving others December 26, 1811. His successor, James Barbour was the first governor to live in the mansion. The term "mansion" was not used in the law that it was erected from, but it has been used ever since. 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... February 13 is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was the fifth (1817–1825) President of the United States and author of the eponymous Monroe Doctrine. ... There have been two well-known men named George William Smith. ... December 26 is the 360th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, 361st in leap years. ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... James Barbour (June 10, 1775-June 7, 1842) was an American lawyer, a member and speaker of the Virginia house of delegates, the 19th Governor of Virginia, and United States Secretary of War from 1825-1828. ...

During the Administration of Governor James S. Gilmore III the Mansion was renovated and expanded in an effort to restore the home to its historical appearance, but also to bring the Mansion into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide additional living space for the First Family. Categories: People stubs | Politics stubs | 1949 births | Governors of Virginia ... The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is the short title of United States Public Law 101-336, signed into law on July 26, 1990 by George H. W. Bush. ...

Distinguished visitors to the mansion

• Prince of Wales (later became King Edward VII)
• President Hayes
• President Cleveland
• President McKinley
• President Roosevelt
• President Taft
• Arthur Balfour (Lord Balfour)
• Ferdinand Foch
• Winston Churchill
• Colonel Lindbergh
• Richard Evelyn Byrd

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External links

• Governor's Mansion: Virginia Is For Lovers
• Homes Of Virginia - The Governor's Mansion