ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

• Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
  501 Linden Street • Corinth, MS 38834
  662-287-9273
  This state- of- the- art center traces Corinth's history regarding the Civil War and the aftermath of rebuilding with two films and several interactive exhibits.  more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Borroum's Drug Store
  604 Waldron Street • Corinth, MS 38834
  662-286-3361
  Opened in 1865, Borroum's is the oldest continuously operated drug store in Mississippi. Its soda fountain offers such favorites as ice cream sodas, malts, hamburgers, and sandwiches. more...  map

• Corinth Coliseum
  404 Taylor Street • Corinth, MS 38834
  662-287-6079
  Registered on the National Register of Historic Places, this Mississippi Landmark was built in 1924. The elegand and elaborate interior is a sight to see. The history of the building includes Vaudeville performances and one of the first motion picture shows in the area.  map

• Corinth Train Depot
  213 Fillmore Street • Corinth, MS 38834
  662-286-7700
  Site where railroads intersected, giving Corinth strategic importance during the Civil War.  map

• Curlee House (circa 1857)
  705 Jackson Street • Corinth, MS 38835
  662-287-9501
  One of the 16 National Historical Landmarks in Corinth, this Mississippi landmark once served as headquarters for a number of Confederate Generals and features 16 foot ceilings, ornate plasterwork, and period furnishings throughout the house. more...  map

• Jacinto Courthouse (circa 1836)
  3568 County Road 367 • Corinth, MS 38382
  Jacinto
  662-286-8662
  Once Northeast Mississippi's political and cultural center, this imposing two story courthouse also once served as the populous county seat of Tishomingo County and features some of the most impressive examples of Federal Style architecture in the south. A park area, walking trails, and RV hookups are also located on the courthouse grounds.  map

• Waits Jewelry Store
  410 Fillmore Street • Corinth, MS 38834
  downtown
  662-286-2177
  Originally an 1850's saloon, this interesting building has served as a jewelry store since 1865. Be sure to notice the original pressed tin ceiling and the wall murals painted by Ernst Waits in 1925.  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Battery Robinett (circa 1862)
  102 Linden Street • Corinth, MS 38835
  662-287-8300
  Built by the Federal Army following the Siege of Corinth, this historic site was the site of fierce fighting during the Battle of Corinth and is open daily from dawn to dusk.  map

• Brices Crossroads
  Highway 370 • Corinth, MS 38834
  662-365-3969
  This site marks the spot where Confederate cavalry defeated Union troops and forced a retreat to Memphis. more...  map

• Civil War Earthworks
  301 Childs Street • Corinth, MS 38834
  662-287-9501
  A system of fortifications built in Corinth by the Federal and Cofederate armies and recognized as National Historic Landmarks.  map

• Corinth National Cemetery
  Horton Street
  662-287-5269
  Gravesites of 1,793 known and 3,895 unknown Civil War soldiers representing 273 regiments from 15 states.  map

Museums & Galleries

• Black History Museum
  1109 Meigg Street • Corinth, MS 38834
  662-665-8500
  The all volunteer Black History Museum features artifacts and memorabilia regarding the history and contributions of African Americans in Corinth.   map

• Northeast Mississippi Museum
  204 Fourth Street • Corinth, MS 38834
  662-287-3120
  Exhibits Civil War artifacts, historical photographs, and 20th Century memorabilia with a genealogy research room.  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Corinth-Alcorn County City Park
  South Parkway Street
  662-286-3067
  Park includes a one-mile walking track, six tennis courts, children's playground, picnic tables and pavilion.  map