Old Courthouse, Warren County
National Historic Landmark

Old Courthouse, Warren County

Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi
Listed
May 22, 1968
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
68000029

About this property

The Old Courthouse, Warren County, stands prominently on a hill in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was a symbol of Confederate resistance during the Siege of Vicksburg. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968 and a Mississippi Landmark in 1986. The landmarked area comprises the entire Courthouse Square, which includes the courthouse and four attached buildings that were originally cistern houses for catching rainwater to fight fires, but these were later converted into offices. Since 1948, it has served as The Old Courthouse Museum, focused on local history and the Confederacy.

Location

Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi
32.35221, -90.87873

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Old Courthouse, Warren County listed on the National Register?

Old Courthouse, Warren County was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1968.

What type of historic resource is Old Courthouse, Warren County?

Old Courthouse, Warren County is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Old Courthouse, Warren County a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old Courthouse, Warren County has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Old Courthouse, Warren County?

The period of significance for Old Courthouse, Warren County is recorded as the civil_war era.

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