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