G for Govenor's Palace

The palace was starting to be built in 1706, and was finished in 1722. It all started when governor Edward Nott persuaded the General Assembly to approve the construction on October 23, 1705. After the palace was built, it held many balls in spirit of special events. The Governor’s Palace was home to many important people, too. Seven royal governors, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson all lived in the house at one point. Although, the building was destroyed in a fire in December, 1781.