1842: Tilghman M. Tucker becomes Mississippi’s thirteenth governor

Governor Tilghman Tucker (MDAH Collection)
Governor Tilghman Tucker

Tucker served from 1842 to 1844.

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1842: Governor’s Mansion completed

Governor's Mansion, late 19th century (MDAH Collection)
Governor's Mansion, late 19th century

Governor Tilghman M. Tucker became the state’s first chief executive to occupy the newly completed Governor’s Mansion which is still in use today.

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