North Dakota has a fascinating list of historical sites. Houses, military bases, villages, and so many more places are scattered across the state that have rich histories. Most all of these places are open for visits today – and many are free – including one of the most unique mansions in the world. It certainly stands out to anyone who passes it just on appearance alone. Only when you dive deeper into its story can you truly appreciate it, and it’s worth a visit.
Located in North Dakota’s capital city, Bismarck, this house will surely catch your eye if you pass.
sshell77/Tripadvisor The first thing people tend to notice about this house is the unusual coloring. A combination of shades of green isn’t what you usually see on today’s houses, but this place is much, much older than those.
This grand home is the Former Governors’ Mansion, now a state historic site.
Former Governors’ Mansion Historic Site/Facebook The North Dakota governor currently has a new residence but back in the late 1800s, in the state’s infancy, this is where they lived. Twenty different governors of North Dakota lived here at different times from 1893 until 1960.
Anyone can visit the mansion today. You can explore within the house itself as well as the grounds. The best part is that it’s free!
Along with the house, the historic site also has the original carriage house for the governor.
Former Governors’ Mansion Historic Site/Facebook Near the strikingly green mansion, a bright yellow and red carriage house is also on the grounds.
Both the mansion and the carriage house still hold many of the original belongings that have been carefully preserved.
Former Governors’ Mansion Historic Site/Facebook The home is filled with the original furniture, decorations, the carriage, and all the little things that make it both historically accurate and unique.
There’s no other place in the world quite like it, and there’s so much to see and do here that it should be on everyone’s North Dakota bucket list.
Former Governors’ Mansion Historic Site/Facebook Other than visiting the mansion for a tour, there are tons of events both big and small at the mansion for anyone to enjoy, and as always, for free. It is definitely worth checking out at least once to get a slice of North Dakota history and to see the home that stands out so much.
The Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site is located at 320 E Avenue B, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505. For more information on the mansion, including how and when to visit, click here.
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The first thing people tend to notice about this house is the unusual coloring. A combination of shades of green isn’t what you usually see on today’s houses, but this place is much, much older than those.
Former Governors’ Mansion Historic Site/Facebook
The North Dakota governor currently has a new residence but back in the late 1800s, in the state’s infancy, this is where they lived. Twenty different governors of North Dakota lived here at different times from 1893 until 1960.
Anyone can visit the mansion today. You can explore within the house itself as well as the grounds. The best part is that it’s free!
Near the strikingly green mansion, a bright yellow and red carriage house is also on the grounds.
The home is filled with the original furniture, decorations, the carriage, and all the little things that make it both historically accurate and unique.
Other than visiting the mansion for a tour, there are tons of events both big and small at the mansion for anyone to enjoy, and as always, for free. It is definitely worth checking out at least once to get a slice of North Dakota history and to see the home that stands out so much.
Some say that this site is haunted by a former governor who never left after passing. If you love the paranormal, you’ll want to check out this and other spooky sites in North Dakota.
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