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Perched on one of the highest hills in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on land originally owned by the city’s founder, Newitt Vick is the Warren County Courthouse now more commonly known as the Old Courthouse Museum. Construction on the courthouse began the summer of 1858, making it predate the Civil War. There are four porticos, each supported by 30-foot Ionic columns flanking the entrances. Skilled slave artisans made the bricks and erected the building, which was completed in two years for the cost of $100,000.

Considered an architectural gem, the American Institute of Architects has named it one the 20 most outstanding courthouses in America.

Copyright 2019 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...