Tag Archives: Classical Revival architecture

Mount Vernon: Franklin County Courthouse

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Suzassippi

As promised back in June, the visit to the Franklin County courthouse in Mt. Vernon, Texas has finally seen the light of day!  The Classical Revival style courthouse was designed in 1912 by Dallas architect L. L. Thurman, and constructed … Continue reading →

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Pike County Courthouse: Arrest Location in 1960s fight for justice

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Suzassippi

Susan Enzweiler in the nomination form for the Magnolia post office called the Classical Revival courthouse “…unsympathetically remodeled.”  Originally constructed in 1883, it was remodeled/ “rebuilt” circa 1917  by the Magnolia born Xavier A. Kramer, architect (Mississippi Department of Archives … Continue reading →

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Chickasaw County Courthouse: Houston

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Suzassippi

Chickasaw County is one of ten counties in Mississippi with dual county seats.  The Classical Revival courthouse designed by architect R. H. Hunt & Company was built in 1909 (MDAH/HRI).  Hunt designed a large number of churches, higher education buildings, … Continue reading →

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