Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse
Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse, County courthouse in Sumner, United States.
The Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse stands as a two-story brick structure with a four-story tower displaying Richardsonian Romanesque architectural elements.
Built in 1910 by architect William Sharkey Hull, this courthouse gained national attention during the 1955 trial of Emmett Till's accused murderers.
The courthouse functions as a central component of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, preserving civil rights movement history.
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center across the street offers guided tours of the courthouse from Tuesday through Saturday between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
The courthouse maintains its 1955 appearance, serving as an educational facility about racial justice through the neighboring interpretive center.
Location: Sumner
Inception: 1910
Architects: William Sharkey Hull
Architectural style: Richardsonian Romanesque
Part of: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
GPS coordinates: 33.97030,-90.36940
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:08
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