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Old Courthouse

Vicksburg, MS
Ranked #4 of 17 attractions in Vicksburg
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, Historic Sites
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Baltimore Maryland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The Old Courthouse has great displays and is really well done. More

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Los Angeles, California
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The Courthouse is crammed with artifacts, most related to the Civil War. It's worth a visit. More

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Jackson, Mississippi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is an excellent historical collection of Vicksburg and of Mississippi. Plan to spend a couple of hours - longer if you are a history buff. The courthouse is filled to the brim with treasures to behold. More

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Lucedale, Mississippi
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

My husband and I visited this museum this weekend and absolutely loved it. The grounds are gorgeous with beautiful view of the city. This is a must see while visiting Vicksburg! More

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MO
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This old courthouse was packed full of artifacts, mostly from the civil war era. There are weapons, uniforms, civilian clothes, pictures, & too many items to name. I'm not even from this area & I was totally caught up in the history of it all. There is an old court room upstairs that's worth your time to tour, also. The... More

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Mattoon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Really enjoyed the exhibits from the people of Vicksburg. The curators were on property to answer any questions. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

The very, very, old courthouse has been made into a museum. There are some interesting items. Take your time and look carefully. Things are crowded. Be sure to go upstairs and see the old courtroom with the iron railing. More

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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

An old courtroom, many artifacts. Lots of clothing, shoes, arrow heads. More

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Wilmington
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Gorgeous building with the gardens in full bloom. Recommend the driving tours (blue or red) to see Vicksburg. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

The artifacts, pictures, documents to the Teddy Bear given to a child by Teddy Roosevelt, the "Pregnancy Minie Ball", the actual Court House and then the grounds, just all amazing. This is a definite stop. More

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