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 goes back to 1800. Close by, USS Cairo is 1.8 mi away.
A museum inside Vicksburg
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 74 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Vicksburg
The Old Courthouse Museum is inside Vicksburg, which has 57 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1800
The Old Courthouse Museum dates from 1800. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Each month’s highs and lows around The Old Courthouse Museum are below.
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.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1800
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1968) · National Register of Historic Places (1968) · Mississippi Landmark (1986) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (2007)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Lodging near The Old Courthouse Museum
To stay close, try Vicksburg (57) and Tallulah (5).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The Old Courthouse Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg | in town | — | 57 31 hotels · 7 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 19,830 | $126K | D |
| Beechwood | 4 mi east | 5 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 4,168 | $236K | — |
| Tallulah | 19 mi west | 30 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 5,517 | $79K | C |
| Redwood | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 299 | — | — |
| Eagle Bend 45% vacation homes | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 408 | $166K | — |
| Edwards | 16 mi east | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 926 | $93K | — |
| Port Gibson | 28 mi south | 40 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,155 | $114K | — |
| Raymond | 28 mi east | 40 min | 1 1 campground | 1,384 | $191K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near The Old Courthouse Museum
Each of these is within 63 miles.
12 mi MuseumUSS Cairo
37 mi National MonumentPoverty Point National Monument
22 mi National Military ParkVicksburg National Military Park410K visitors a year
41 mi Stadium & arenaMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
39 mi National MonumentMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument61K visitors a year
63 mi MuseumStanton Hall38 mi Zoo & aquariumJackson Zoo
41 mi MuseumMississippi Civil Rights MuseumPhoto credits
USS Cairo: Katyrw, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Poverty Point National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Vicksburg National Military Park: Eoghanacht at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium: Jfurr1981 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Stanton Hall: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mississippi Civil Rights Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting The Old Courthouse Museum
Is The Old Courthouse Museum in Vicksburg?
Yes. It’s inside Vicksburg, MS.
When is the best time to visit The Old Courthouse Museum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to The Old Courthouse Museum?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers (JAN), about 47 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 167 miles.
Where should I stay near The Old Courthouse Museum?
Vicksburg (in town, 57 places to stay), Tallulah (19 mi, 5 places to stay) and Port Gibson (28 mi, 6 places to stay).
Questions for Vicksburg
People in Vicksburg have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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