Old Courthouse, Warren County
United States historic place in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Built 1800 by William Weldon. Added to the National Register in 1968, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
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.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Court Sq., Vicksburg, MS |
| County | Warren County |
| Listed | May 23, 1968 |
| Listed for | Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 68000029 |
| Built | 1800 · more from the 1800s |
| Architect | William Weldon, slave |
| Type of place | museum, county courthouse |
| Style | Greek Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places contributing property, Mississippi Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Court Sq., Vicksburg, MS |
| Website | oldcourthouse.org ↗ |
| Coordinates | 32.3522° N, 90.8787° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Vicksburg | 73 listed places in Vicksburg → · walking tour → |
| Nearest national park unit | Vicksburg National Military Park · 2 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 19 miles · Delta National Forest - Camping 29 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
Map
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Old Courthouse, Warren County listed on the National Register?
May 23, 1968. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Old Courthouse, Warren County built?
1800, designed by William Weldon and slave, in the Greek Revival architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Old Courthouse, Warren County?
Yes. Old Courthouse, Warren County is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Old Courthouse, Warren County?
Court Sq., Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi. The nearest national park unit is Vicksburg National Military Park, 2 miles away.
Source: Vicksburg National Military Park
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Old Courthouse, Warren County?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Old Courthouse, Warren County?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Old Courthouse, Warren County?
Two federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8, 19 miles away. Delta National Forest - Camping is 29 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Old Courthouse, Warren County?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 68000029. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.