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The Old Courthouse Museum

About The Old Courthouse Museum

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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Founded
1800
Architect
William Weldon, slave

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  1. The Old Courthouse Museum, Vicksburg01VicksburgDavid.rorick · CC BY-SA 3.0
  2. Inside The Old Courthouse Museum02Inside The Old Courthouse MuseumDsdugan · CC0
  3. Interior of the Old Courthouse, Vicksburg03Interior of the Old Courthouse, VicksburgKenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0
  4. Old Vicksburg Courthouse - interior 2023 - Metal Door04Old Vicksburg Courthouse - interior - Metal DoorDawn Woolcott · Public domain
  5. Old Vicksburg Courthouse - interior 2023 - Stairs05Old Vicksburg Courthouse - interior - StairsDawn Woolcott · Public domain
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