Clinton in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Clinton Courthouse

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 29, 2016

1. Clinton Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This courthouse, built in 1840, is one of the architectural treasures of the state. The present building replaced a wooden courthouse that dated from 1825-26, which was burned in March, 1839. This is one of the oldest courthouses in Louisiana which is still in daily use.

Erected 1966 by Louisiana Tourist Development Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 30° 51.953′ N, 91° 1.088′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish. Marker is at the intersection of St. Helena Street (State Highway 10) and Liberty Street (State Highway 67), on the right when traveling west on St. Helena Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12305 St Helena St, Clinton LA 70722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Courthouse and Lawyers' Row Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawyers' Row (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Battle of Jackson Crossroads (approx. 10.2 miles away); Centenary State Historic Site (approx. 11½

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miles away); a different marker also named Centenary State Historic Site (approx. 11.6 miles away); Centenary College's Main Academic Building (approx. 11.6 miles away); a different marker also named Centenary State Historic Site (approx. 11.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 29, 2016

2. Clinton Courthouse Marker

Clinton Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 29, 2016

3. Clinton Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2016. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.