South Carolina Governor's Mansion, Columbia

South Carolina Governor's Mansion, Columbia

The South Carolina Governor's Mansion is a historic U.S. governor's mansion in the Arsenal Hill neighborhood of Columbia and the official residence of the Governor. It is a Federal style home influenced by British Colonial plantations. The building has a white stucco exterior and was originally part of Arsenal Academy, a state military school. The house became South Carolina's executive mansion in 1868. On June 5, 1970, the building was registered with the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The mansion is located on a single city block, and is surrounded by magnolia plants, elm and oak trees, and various other plants. It is accessed by a circular driveway around a fountain in front on the residence's main entrance. The building has a flat roof and a large central pavilion around the main entrance. The mansion has 15 rooms (excluding powder rooms, security and staff offices, and the kitchen).
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Sight Name: South Carolina Governor's Mansion
Sight Location: Columbia, USA (See walking tours in Columbia)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Columbia, South Carolina

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