Old Warren County Courthouse, Vicksburg

Name: Old Warren County Courthouse
Address: 1008 Cherry St, Vicksburg, United States
Telephone: +1 601-636-0741

#9 among attractions in Vicksburg

Museum, Historical place, History museum, Greek Revival architecture

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The Old Courthouse, Warren County, also known as Warren County Courthouse, 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. ()

Built: 1861 (163 years ago)Coordinates: 32°21'8"N, 90°52'40"W

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1008 Cherry StVicksburg United States

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+1 601-636-0741

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Old Warren County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McRaven House, Church of the Holy Trinity, Lower Mississippi River Museum, Cedar Hill Cemetery.

0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
McRaven House, Vicksburg
14 min walk • McRaven was built c. 1797 by Andrew Glass in a town called Walnut Hills, which is now Vicksburg, Mississippi. In the Civil War era, it was known as the Bobb House, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as such.
~1710 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Church of the Holy Trinity, Vicksburg
9 min walk • The Church of the Holy Trinity is a historic church building at South and Monroe Streets in Vicksburg, Mississippi. It was designed by E.C. Jones, built in 1870 and added to the National Register in 1978.
~1290 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lower Mississippi River Museum, Vicksburg
7 min walk • The Lower Mississippi River Museum is a museum in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Water Resources Development Act of 1992 authorized the Lower Mississippi River Museum and Riverfront Interpretive Site.
1.4 miNE
Cemetery
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg
37 min walk • Cedar Hill Cemetery, also known as the City of Vicksburg Cemetery and Soldiers Rest Cemetery, is one of the "...oldest and largest cemeteries in the United States that is still in use". Establishment of Cedar Hill Cemetery predates the American Civil War.
~890 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Vicksburg
5 min walk • Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church located at 805 Monroe Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The church's congregation was established in 1864, making it the first A.M.E. church in the state.
~1450 ftW
32°21'9"N • 90°52'57"W
The Old Depot Museum, Vicksburg
8 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1420 ftS
Museum, History museum
Pemberton's Headquarters, Vicksburg
7 min walk • Pemberton's Headquarters, also known as the Willis-Cowan House, is a historic house museum at 1018 Crawford Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Built in 1836, it served as the headquarters for Confederate General John C.
~810 ftN
Historical place, Greek Revival architecture
Anchuca, Vicksburg
4 min walk • Anchuca, also known as the Victor Wilson House, is a historic Greek Revival house located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States. The name is purported to mean "happy home" in the Choctaw language.
~220 ftNW
32°21'9"N • 90°52'42"W
Old Court House Museum-Eva W. Davis Memorial, Vicksburg
2 min walk • History museum, Museum
~1690 ftS
Historical place, Greek Revival architecture
Balfour House, Vicksburg
9 min walk • Balfour House is an antebellum mansion located at the corner of Crawford Street and Cherry Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Built in 1835, it was the home of Emma Balfour, celebrated diarist of the Siege of Vicksburg.
~1350 ftW
32°21'10"N • 90°52'56"W
Levee Street Marketplace, Vicksburg
7 min walk • Street, Shopping, Flea market

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Warren County Courthouse open?

Old Warren County Courthouse is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Warren County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Old Court House Museum-Eva W. Davis Memorial, Vicksburg (2 min walk), Anchuca, Vicksburg (4 min walk), Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Vicksburg (5 min walk), Lower Mississippi River Museum, Vicksburg (7 min walk).