Last updated: July 23, 2026
Place
Tallahatchie County Courthouse
NPS / Jay D. Johnson
Quick Facts
Location:
Sumner, Mississippi
Significance:
The trial of the men accused of lynching Emmett Till took place at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi.
Designation:
National Monument
Amenities
3 listed
Elevator, Restroom, Wheelchair Accessible
The trial of the men accused of lynching Emmett Till took place at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi in 1955. Visitors can learn more at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, across the street from the courthouse. While at the center, experience local efforts to support community healing through art and storytelling.
The center also offers a self-guided tour app of other sites related to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
A Passport to Your National Parks® cancellation stamp for the Mississippi unit is available at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse.
Be sure to check Operating Hours and Current Conditions when planning your visit.
The center also offers a self-guided tour app of other sites related to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
A Passport to Your National Parks® cancellation stamp for the Mississippi unit is available at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse.
Be sure to check Operating Hours and Current Conditions when planning your visit.