Old Warren County Courthouse
Old Courthouse, Warren County | |
The Old Courthouse in 1940 | |
Interactive map showing the location of Old Warren County Courthouse | |
| Location | 1008 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates | 32°21′7.38″N 90°52′43.04″W / 32.3520500°N 90.8786222°W |
| Built | 1861 |
| Architect | William Weldon |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 68000029 |
| USMS No. | 149-VKS-0042-NHL-ML |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 23, 1968 |
| Designated NHL | May 23, 1968 |
| Designated USMS | March 5, 1986 |
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.