The Leland Stanford Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, upholds a long-honored tradition of service to the people of California. As the States official reception center and a public museum, this California state park welcomes leaders from around the world.In the turbulent 1860sthe Civil War and its aftermaththis elegant brick building was headquarters to three governors: Leland Stanford (1862-1863), Frederick F. Low (1863-1867), and Henry H. Haight (1867-1871). Prominent Sacramento merchant Shelton C. Fogus built the home during 1856-1857, then leased it for a short time to gold rush banker and entrepreneur Darius Ogden (D. O.) Mills. In June 1861 Leland Stanford, the new Republican candidate for governor, bought Fogus furnished homesoon known as the Gubernatorial Mansionfor $8000.