Hinds County Courthouse
Also known as Raymond Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Hinds County Courthouse
Hinds County Courthouse, at E. Main and N. Oak Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 15, 1986. It was among the first 12 of Raymond’s 14 listings, with ten others the same day. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 314 other Mississippi listings. It was listed as part of Raymond and Vicinity MRA. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric county courthouse in Raymond, Mississippi, U.S.A. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 5 MB · National Archives↗1857 to today
- 1857Built
- 1986Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2016
The Hinds County Courthouse - 2026On the Register for 40 years
An old view of Hinds County Courthouse
Postcards and photographs from Raymond’s archive whose captions name it, from 2016. Tap one to see it full screen.
2016Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
E. Main and N. Oak Sts., Raymond · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Hinds County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Hinds County Courthouse
Is Hinds County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 15, 1986 (Register number 86001706).
Is Hinds County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Champion Hill Battlefield, 8.1 miles away.
Can you visit Hinds 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 Hinds County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 5 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 73889968 · Wikidata · old views from Raymond’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.