Simpson County Courthouse
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About Simpson County Courthouse
Simpson County Courthouse, at Courthouse Square, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1985: the first place in Mendenhall to be listed. Only 567 of Mississippi’s 1,375 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical, as it does for 24 other Mississippi listings.
What it isHistoric building in Mendenhall, Mississippi, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 88 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Courthouse Square, Mendenhall · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Simpson County CourthouseStart here
- 2The Mendenhall Hotel and Revolving Tables RestaurantBuilding · 0.2 mi on
Memories of Simpson County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Simpson County Courthouse
Is Simpson County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1985 (Register number 85001898).
Is Simpson County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Simpson 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 Simpson County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 88 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 73892017 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.