Poplarville in Pearl River County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Old Courthouse
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 5, 2018
1. The Old Courthouse Marker
The first courthouse for Pearl River County was built on this site in 1891-1892. It served the county until it was replaced by a new courthouse constructed across the street, in 1918.
Erected 1991 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 30° 50.596′ N, 89° 32.185′ W. Marker is in Poplarville, Mississippi, in Pearl River County. It is on South Julia Street north of West Pearl Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 178 St Julia Street, Poplarville MS 39470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Mississippi’s Pine Belt. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: U.S. Post Office (approx. 12 miles away); Old West Florida (approx. 12 miles away).
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 5, 2018
2. The Old Courthouse Marker
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, September 17, 2025
3. The Old Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 567 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2018. 3. submitted on September 18, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia.
