Governor’s Bungalow, Tharangampadi, Nagapattinam
The
Governor’s Bungalow Constructed as the private residence of the Governor David
Brown between 1776 and 1784, it was made the official Danish Residence for
Governor later. This building belongs to Tamilnadu Tourist Department. It was
built in 1784 and changed in 1788. Until 1845 it was the Governor's home.
Afterwards it was used as a salt office. Now it is a ruin - but still
beautiful.
The
dilapidated Governor’s Bungalow briefly functioned as a session’s court during
British rule. Tharangampadi is located at about 283 kms (176 miles)
from the state capital Chennai and 30 kms from
Mayiladuthurai, in Nagapattinam District. Nearest Railway Station is located at
Mayiladuthurai & Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
