OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) –  Around 2 a.m. Thursday, someone set fire to Louisiana’s oldest Governors Mansion.

The intense blaze destroyed the antebellum plantation home that was built in the mid 1850’s, leaving only the foundation.

Later that day officials were called to the Opelousas tourist center after managers noticed burn marks on the buildings.

“As you know, the Governors Mansion burned down, tragic event, devastating,” said Opelousas Mayor Reggie Tatum, “Then we get a call, I get a call, telling me that the Orphan Train Museum they drilled holes in and they tried to set it on fire.”

Holes had been drilled into the buildings at the Tourist Center weeks before someone attempted to fill and ignite them, according to officials.

“A few people say that they noticed a guy walking around in the area with a drill drilling holes,” said Supervisor for Opelousas City Marshall Frank Angelle, “They thought he worked for an extermination company but nobody bothered to question him.”

Now security cameras are being installed and the Opelousas Police Department and City Marshall Office is teaming up to guard the Tourist Center 24/7.

“Until we’re told that we’re no longer needed, which will probably never stop,” said Opelousas Police Sargent Crystal LeBlanc, “We’ll be here.”

Officials say there are no suspects at this time but if anyone has any information on either fire to contact the Opelousas Fire Department or police.