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Holmes County Courthouse

The courthouse was designed by the Knoxville, TN, firm of Walter Chamberlin & Co. The present courthouse replaced a c.1850 courthouse that, is speculated, was designed by William Nichols.  The architecture of the building itself is worth a visit.

The courthouse played a significant role in the history of the Church of God in Christ. Bishop Charles H. Mason, founder, was arrested in Holmes County and jailed in the Courthouse.  A memorial in his honor is displayed in the basement of the courthouse.

Additionally, a historic marker recognizing Bishop Mason was erected on the courthouse grounds on October 16, 2015.