Louisiana Governor's Mansion Louisiana Governor's Mansion The Louisiana Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Louisiana and their family. The Governor’s Mansion was built in 1963 when Jimmie Davis was Governor of Louisiana. The Mansion overlooks Capital Lake near the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The Mansion was designed by the architectural firm of Annan and Gilmer of Shreveport, Louisiana. The final construction cost for the building was $893,843.00. The inspiration for the exterior design was Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana. Like many plantation homes built between 1830 and 1860, Oak Alley was designed with a second story
Give Me Louisiana Give Me Louisiana "Give Me Louisiana" is one of the state songs of Louisiana. It was written in 1970 by Doralice Fontane, and arranged by Dr. John Croom. Lyrics: Give me Louisiana,<br> The state where I was born<br> The state of snowy cotton,<br> The best I've ever known;<br> A state of sweet magnolias,<br> And Creole melodies<br> Oh give me Louisiana,<br> The state where I was born<br> Oh what sweet old memories<br> The mossy old oaks bring<br> It brings us the story of our Evangeline<br> A state of old tradition,<br> of old plantation days<br> Makes good old Louisiana<br> The sweetest of