Tishomingo County in the northeast corner of Mississippi was established in 1836.  The geographic center of the county was determined to be Jacinto (known earlier as Cincinnati).

The Courthouse, which is of the early Federal style which some Greek Revival influence, is a beautiful red brick structure adorned with an octagonal cupola.  J.J. Blythe built the Courthouse for $6,798.00.  It was completed in 1854.  Inside, the entry is paved with brick, while the walls of the building are plaster over brick, and the ceilings are made of plastered wood.

In 1870, Tishomingo County was divided into the three counties of Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo.  Each county established county seats and the Courthouse no longer served as the center for government.  Before falling into disrepair, the Courthouse was used as a church and school.  In the late 1960s, concerned citizens saved the building from demolition and formed the Jacinto Foundation to preserve the building and its grounds.  The Foundation still operates the Courthouse.

Each 4th of July, Jacinto is once again alive with activity.  A festival features arts and crafts, local food, the Chucalissa Indian tribe, and the second largest political-speaking forum in the State of Mississippi.   A doctor’s office, post office, and country store, which features gifts and hand-dipped ice cream, dot the grounds.  A park offers mineral springs, a swinging bridge, campsites, and playground.  Another bit of trivia about the Courthouse is that the movie Tomorrow featuring Robert Duval was filmed in the courtroom at Jacinto.

Located on Highway 356 East.  Hours are seasonal.

For more information on touring the Courthouse and its grounds, one may contact the Jacinto Foundation at 662-286-8662 or Corinth Area CVB at 800-748-9048.  Admission is free.