Rankin County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Rankin County Courthouse
Rankin County Courthouse, at 301 Town Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 1, 1997. It was among the first 6 of Brandon’s 9 listings, with three others the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 54 other Mississippi listings. It was listed as part of Brandon MPS. The listing covers 1 acre. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 14 MB · National Archives↗1997 to today
- 1997Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2013
Rankin County Courthouse - 2026On the Register for 29 years
An old view of Rankin County Courthouse
Postcards and photographs from Brandon’s archive whose captions name it, from 2013. Tap one to see it full screen.
2013Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
301 Town Sq., Brandon · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Rankin County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Rankin County Courthouse
Is Rankin County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 1, 1997 (Register number 97000796).
Is Rankin County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Eudora Welty House, 11.1 miles away.
Can you visit Rankin County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Rankin County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73890419 · old views from Brandon’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.