Hinds County Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places

Hinds County Courthouse

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
Listed
July 30, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Modern
Ref No.
86002125

About this property

The Hinds County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse building in Jackson, Mississippi. The Art Deco building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 31, 1986; and is a Mississippi Landmark since March 5, 1986. The courthouse was enlarged with wings on both sides. It has two statues by Fred Torrey of Chicago on its roof, Moses, the Giver of the Law (1930) and Socrates, the Interpreter of the Law (1930). It is located next to the detention center, built in 1977. National Register of Historic Places listings in Hinds County, Mississippi

Location

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
32.29682, -90.18271

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Hinds County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Hinds County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Hinds County Courthouse?

Hinds County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hinds County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Hinds County Courthouse is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1986.

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