Old Court House Museum

Sitting prettily atop a high hill is the Old Court House Museum. Built between 1858 to 1860 by 100 skilled slave artisans, it is considered to be one of the most outstanding courthouses in the country. The entrance is flanked by four colonnade towering to 30 feet (9.14 meters). Jefferson Davis started his political career on its grounds with a speech. He later on became the Confederate...