Governor's Mansion, Little Rock
The Arkansas Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Arkansas and his family. The mansion is included in the Governor's Mansion Historic District, a district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Before 1950, Arkansas had never had an official residence for its governor. In 1947, Act 257 of the Arkansas General Assembly established a Governor's Mansion Commission with an appropriation of $100,000.00. The architectural style of the mansion is Georgian Revival, colonial type. The main material of the exterior is brick. Construction began in December 1947 and the Governor's Residence became operational officially on January 10, 1950.
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Governor's Mansion on Map
Sight Name: Governor's Mansion
Sight Location: Little Rock, USA (See walking tours in Little Rock)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Little Rock, USA (See walking tours in Little Rock)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Little Rock, Arkansas
Create Your Own Walk in Little Rock
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Bill Clinton's Little Rock
Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States and the former Governor of Arkansas, has strong ties to Little Rock, where several significant locations mark his legacy. Besides the Capitol, you can see many other places where he spent time while living in the city. These locations reveal a lot about his character, hobbies, and job.
The Clinton Presidential Library stands as a symbol of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
The Clinton Presidential Library stands as a symbol of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
Little Rock Introduction Walking Tour
Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center of the State. Sitting on the south bank of the Arkansas River, it became the capital of Arkansas Territory in 1821 and was incorporated as a city in 1831.
The name "Little Rock" (French: La Petite Roche) was coined by the French explorer and trader Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe in... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
The name "Little Rock" (French: La Petite Roche) was coined by the French explorer and trader Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe in... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Little Rock History Walking Tour
Lying in the heart of the State of Arkansas, separated from its sister city of North Little Rock by the Arkansas River, the city of Little Rock boasts an abundance of cultural attractions and monumental landmarks, which have been luring tourists for more than a century. Among them are a bunch of family-friendly locations that saw momentous events in American history.
One such notable site is... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
One such notable site is... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles