Old Courthouse, Warren County
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| Old Courthouse, Warren County | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | 1008 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1861 |
| Architect: | Weldon,William |
| Architectural style(s): | Greek Revival |
| Designated as NHL: | May 23, 1968[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | May 23, 1968[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 68000029 |
| Governing body: | Local |
The Old Courthouse, Warren County, also known as Warren County Courthouse, sits prominently on a hill in Vicksburg, Mississippi and was a symbol of Confederate resistance during the siege of Vicksburg. Also, it is a "nice example of late Greek Revival style".[3]
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1968.[1][3]
The landmarked area is the entire Courthouse Square, which includes the courthouse and four cistern buildings.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Warren County Courthouse. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-13.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ a b c Patricia Heintzelman (May 15, 1975), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Old Court House, Warren CountyPDF (370 KiB), National Park Service and Accompanying 4 photos, exterior and interior, from 1966, c.1863, and undated.PDF (551 KiB)
After surviving Union shelling and years of neglect, the building was again in danger. With the construction of a new Warren County Court House in 1939, the building stood practically vacant and there was talk of its demolition. The museum’s founder, Mrs. Eva Whitaker Davis, realized the significance of the building and established the Vicksburg and Warren County Historical Society for the purpose of preserving the structure. In 1947, Davis was elected president of the society, and with the help of a few volunteers began cleaning the building and collecting artifacts for a proposed museum. On June 3, 1948 the museum opened its doors. Mrs. Davis continued to grow the Society and its museum on a volunteer basis for many years. A grateful public added the name Eva W. Davis Memorial to that of the building for her dedicated service. The building was named a National Historic Landmark in 1968, and is still operated and maintained by the Vicksburg and Warren County Historical Society. The collection has grown over the years to thousands of artifacts representing Vicksburg history from pre-Columbian times through World War II. The collection of civil war artifacts is one of the largest in the state, and the museum as a whole is consistently ranked as one of the most significant in the region. The research library is a wealth of information on the area and its history, and provides an important genealogical tool for researchers whose ancestors either lived or passed through Vicksburg.
The museum is a non- profit organization and is not associated with any government agencies. The building and grounds are maintained through admissions, fundraisers, a gift shop, and the generous donations of patrons.
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