Claiborne Parish is named for William C C Claiborne, who was the first governor of Louisiana from 1812 to 1816.
Created: March 13. 1828
Parish Seat:
Homer 1828 – present
Parish Courthouse – Homer
Location: 514 West Main Street / South Main Street
Built: 1860 – 1861
Style: Greek Revival
Architect: W C Crutcher
Contractor: W C Crutcher
Description: The building faces east and is a two story white colored brick structure. Each side has six high white columns supporting the overhanging roof. Each entrance has a small balcony above on the second story. On the center of the roof is a high white colored octagonal cupola with white colored dome and weather vane.
Note: Other old courthouses are located in East Feliciana Parish, Lafourche Parish and Saint Martin Parish.
Courthouses:
N – Columbia County, Arkansas and Union County, Arkansas
E – Union Parish and Lincoln Parish
S – Bienville Parish
W – Webster Parish
Photos taken 2011