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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 68000029. It was listed on May 22, 1968.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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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.
Can I research the history near Old Courthouse, Warren County?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Old Courthouse, Warren County will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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