Overview
Corinth is in the Mississippi Hills region of Mississippi, in Alcorn County.
14 sights · 9 things to do · 31 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 11 places to stay
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Best things about Corinth
Corinth National Cemetery
Corinth National Cemetery serves at the final resting place for 1,793 known and 3,895 unknown soldiers representing 273 regiments from 15 states.
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center A Unit of Shiloh National Military Park
The 15,000 sq. ft. (1350 m²) facility features interactive exhibits, a multimedia presentation on the Battle of Shiloh, and a video on the Battle of Corinth. The center stands near the site of Battery Robinett, a Union f…
The Crossroads Museum
Serving as the hub of historical information for the area, its permanent exhibits deal with Civil War, Railroad, Aviation, Business/Industry and Pre-History/Archaeology. The adjacent galleries which offer special rotatin…
Black History Museum of Corinth
The museum features a vast permanent collection of pieces documenting Corinth and Alcorn County’s black history. Exhibits are supplemented with special short-term displays. Collections include tributes to Corinth’s first…
Verandah/Curlee House Museum
Completed in the spring of 1857, the Verandah House was built for one of the two founders of Corinth, Hamilton Mask. The house is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture. As a result of the crossroads of the …
Coca-Cola Museum
Avon Kenneth Weaver bought an interest in the Corinth Bottle Works, a small soda water plant, in 1905 — a time when Coca-Cola was produced in Jackson, Tennessee and shipped by rail to Corinth. Mr. Weaver obtained a Coca-…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Apr and Mar. (climate data from nearby Memphis)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TUP Tupelo Regional Airport, Tupelo — 48 mi away. Directions
- MKL McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, Jackson — 51 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 83 mi away (major hub). Directions
Major highways in the area are:
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $5 per person at listed restaurants.
Options are grouped as Hotels and motels, RV & camping, Other in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Corinth National Cemetery, Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center A Unit of Shiloh National Military Park, Verandah/Curlee House Museum
- Lunch Vicari
- Afternoon The Coliseum Theatre, Battery Robinett
- Dinner Smith
- Evening C Baby's
Day 2
- Morning The Crossroads Museum, Coca-Cola Museum, Jacinto Courthouse
- Lunch Brewer’s Drive In
- Afternoon The Railroad Crossing View from Trailhead Park, The Beauregard Line
- Dinner Cindy’s Place
- Evening Shooterz
Day 3
- Morning Black History Museum of Corinth, Lake Hills Motor Museum, Corinth Contraband Camp
- Lunch The Dinner Bell
- Afternoon Battery F, Crossroads Arena
- Dinner Soul-Tastic
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
Corinth is often referred to as Mississippi's Gateway City due to its location in the northeast corner of the state. A gateway into Mississippi's history and culture, this picturesque small town is located in Alcorn County. Oak lined streets and historic downtown buildings create its small town charm. The crime is low and the residents are friendly - walk around the downtown streets at night with ease.
Get in
By plane
By train
By car
Major highways in the area are:
- North-south - U.S. Highway 45 from Tupelo, Missouri to Jackson, Tennessee
- East-west - U.S. Highway 72 from Memphis, Tennessee to Huntsville, Alabama
Get around
Taxi
Car rental
See
Museums
See Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center A Unit of Shiloh National Military Park
The 15,000 sq. ft. (1350 m²) facility features interactive exhibits, a multimedia presentation on the Battle of Shiloh, and a video on the Battle of Corinth. The center stands near the site of Battery Robinett, a Union fortification which was an important site of some of the bloody fighting during the October 1862 Battle of Corinth. Visitors reach the center by ascending a walkway strewn with bronze replicas that reflect the aftermath of battle. At the building entrance, visitors pass six bronze Civil War soldiers marching into the center at the double-quick. Full-scale reproductions of earthworks explain the importance of field fortifications. An extensive courtyard exhibit is home to a water feature commemorating one hundred years of American history. The interpretive center houses a seventy-five-seat auditorium, public research library, and a Civil War bookstore.
See The Crossroads Museum
Serving as the hub of historical information for the area, its permanent exhibits deal with Civil War, Railroad, Aviation, Business/Industry and Pre-History/Archaeology. The adjacent galleries which offer special rotating exhibits. The museum also offers a souvenir shop and the Margaret Greene Rogers Research Library.
See Black History Museum of Corinth
The museum features a vast permanent collection of pieces documenting Corinth and Alcorn County’s black history. Exhibits are supplemented with special short-term displays. Collections include tributes to Corinth’s first black Mayor, Mayor E.S. Bishop; entertainers such as opera singer, Ruby Elzy; local and nationally known sports figures; African art and artifacts; and artifacts from local historically Black churches and former segregated Black schools. Considerable effort has been made to provide the public with comprehensive and positive information and images of Black Americans and their contributions they have made to society.
See Verandah/Curlee House Museum
Completed in the spring of 1857, the Verandah House was built for one of the two founders of Corinth, Hamilton Mask. The house is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture. As a result of the crossroads of the two standard-gauge railroads in Corinth, the area became of prime importance to both the Union and Confederacy. On the evening of April 2, 1862, Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston met with Gen. Braxton Bragg in his bedchambers at the Verandah House to sign Order No. 8 to launch the Confederate counter-offensive against the Union army that ended in the Battle of Shiloh, April 6–7, 1862. Throughout the war, generals from the Confederacy and the Union were quartered in this house. Following the war, the Corinth Female Academy occupied the house for a short period of time. It was then purchased by the William Peyton Curlee, one of the founders of the Curlee Clothing Company. After Mr. Curlee’s death of yellow fever, Mrs. Curlee, a descendent of Daniel Boone, sold the house to the Leroy Montgomery, who raised a large family in the home. In 1921, Shelby Hammond Curlee, oldest son of the previous Curlee owners, bought the house. The descendants of the Curlee family donated the house to the city in 1961.
See Coca-Cola Museum
Avon Kenneth Weaver bought an interest in the Corinth Bottle Works, a small soda water plant, in 1905 — a time when Coca-Cola was produced in Jackson, Tennessee and shipped by rail to Corinth. Mr. Weaver obtained a Coca-Cola franchise for Northeast Mississippi in 1907 which his family still owns. Exhibits include historic images, artifacts and interactive computer displays about 100 years of Coca-Cola in Corinth.
See Lake Hills Motor Museum
Motorcycle/ATV dealership displays a collection of antique, classic and custom automobiles and motorcycles.
Cultural heritage
See Jacinto Courthouse
Jacinto Courthouse, established in 1836, served as the populous county seat of Tishomingo County. Commissioned in 1852 and completed in 1854, the courthouse emerged as an impressive example of Federal Style architecture. The courthouse includes a park area, walking rails, and RV hook-ups.
See Corinth Contraband Camp
Many African Americans who fled Southern plantations and farms seeking freedom and protection found the Union-occupied Corinth to be a secure location. Union General Grenville Dodge understood what effect the defection of thousands of African Americans would have on the Confederate War effort. He began to enlist the escaped slaves who came into his lines as teamsters, cooks, and laborers. He actively recruited male refugees, armed them, and placed them in charge of security at the newly organized contraband camp in Corinth. Dodge’s refugee administrative efforts led to the formation of the 1st Alabama Infantry Regiment of African Descent, consisting of approximately 1,000 men. Under the supervision of Chaplain James M. Alexander of the 66th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, the Corinth camp resembled a small town, complete with a church, commissary, hospital, both frame and log houses, and a street grid with named streets and numbered houses. An American Missionary Association School operated where eager students of all ages sought knowledge day and night. Today, a portion of this camp has been set aside to commemorate the events which changed the lives of so many people. Bronze figures surround the trail through the camp depicting the lives of these people considered “contraband” of war.
See The Coliseum Theatre
Benjamin Franklin Liddon, local banker and civic leader, designed and constructed the Coliseum Theater in 1924 with a capacity of 999 seats as a showplace of Victorian and Art Deco design. Such elements as black and white tile, ornamental plaster on the ceilings, imported white marble wainscoting and a grand staircase warrant its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a Mississippi Landmark. Open for tours by appointment.
See The Railroad Crossing View from Trailhead Park
This crossroads of two railroads, the Memphis & Charleston and the Mobile & Ohio, identified Corinth as a strategic location in the Western Theater during the Civil War. These were the only two major standard-gauge railroads in the Confederacy and prompted the Battle of Shiloh as well as the Battle of Corinth. Today the tracks are in the same beds and are in use.
Civil War earthworks
See Battery F
During the summer of 1862, Union forces constructed two arcs of batteries surrounding Corinth from the southeast to the northwest. Still a pristine earthwork, Battery F was overrun during the fierce fighting the first day of the Battle of Corinth.
See Battery Robinett
Battery Robinett was built by the Federal Army following the Siege of Corinth and was the site of fierce fighting October 4, 1862, during the 2nd day of the Battle of Corinth. The obelisk pays tribute to Col. William P. Rogers of the 2nd Texas Infantry who showed great bravery trying to climb the walls of the battery to claim it for the Confederacy. Four unknown Civil War soldiers are buried on this site.
See The Beauregard Line
This is the site of one of the finest examples of Civil War fortifications to be found. The Beauregard Line was composed of 7 miles (11 km) of earthworks and rifle pits which spanned the east, north, and west perimeters of Corinth. Interpretive panels located on each of the four observation platforms overlooking portions of the Salient.
Do
Do Pickin on the Square
Pickin on the Square offers old time fun. It is enjoyable for all ages. Music played is bluegrass, folk, and country. Regional talent celebrates the bluegrass heritage of the area. Listen spring, summer and fall on the lawn of the Courthouse Square; during the winter, the show moves indoors to the historic Coliseum-Civic Center.
Events
Do Leon Frazier Memorial Gospel Singing
Do Jacinto Fourth of July Festival
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Historic Jacinto Courthouse. Live music, arts and crafts, a Civil War encampment, petting zoo, concessions, political speeches (the second largest political rally in Mississippi). Bring your lawn chair.
Do Corinth-Alcorn County Christmas Parade
Christmas parade features floats and bands from around the area. Santa finishes the parade.
Do Corinth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert
The orchestra continues a holiday tradition of collaboration with local high school choirs and brass players. Advance tickets at the Alliance, Tourism, and Waits Jewelry.
Buy
Unique shops
These shops carry locally made products and souvenirs.
Shop Borroum's Drug Store
Founded in 1865, it's Mississippi's oldest drug store continuously operated by the same family. They specialize in nostalgic soda fountain food and the local favorite called a slugburger. Slugburgers are a Depression-era "burger" of meat and breading or soy meal. There's a Slugburger Festival every year to celebrate this local delicacy
Antiques
Specialty
Eat
Fine dining
Eat Vicari
An elegant and high-quality dining experience owned by Chef Mabry
Southern
Eat Brewer’s Drive In
BBQ, plate lunch, milk shakes, homemade desserts.
Eat Cindy’s Place
Plate lunches, meat & three vegetables.
Eat The Dinner Bell
Steak, fish, burgers, sandwiches, plate lunches, meat & three vegetables.
Family
Eat Pizza Grocery
Pizza, pasta, subs, salads, week end gourmet specials.
Eat Café Mike’s
Soup, salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, steak, chicken.
Eat Restaurant at the Inn
Sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, daily specials, homemade desserts.
Eat Rib Shack
BBQ, salads, homemade desserts.
Eat Juju's Shrimpboat Cafe
Fresh gulf seafood, shrimp, alligator, oysters, homemade desserts.
Eat Taylor’s Steak, Fish, Ribs
Salads, sandwiches, BBQ, chicken, steak, fish.
Eat McAlister’s
Salads, soups, sandwiches, spuds, desserts.
Eat Sweet Peppers Deli
Sandwiches, starters, soup, salads, desserts.
International
Eat Jin Jin Restaurant
Luncheon specials, combination plates, side orders. Eat in or carry out.
Eat JT Falafel and Kabab
Mediterranean cuisine.
Eat Mi Toro (across from Malco)
À la carte, combination plates, lunch specials.
Eat Mi Toro (In front of Kroger)
À la carte, combination plates, lunch specials.
Eat New China Buffet #5
All you can eat lunch and dinner buffets plus full menu.
Diners
Eat Abe’s Grill
Breakfast, burgers, sandwiches.
Eat Huddle House
Breakfast, sandwiches, chicken dinners, steak dinners.
Eat Jojo's Lil Chicago
Sandwiches, burgers, spaghetti, tamales.
Eat The Pit Stop
Breakfast plates, sandwiches, sides, BBQ.
Eat The Slugburger Café
Breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, homemade desserts.
Eat White Trolley Café
Breakfast, slugburger, sandwiches.
Specialty
Eat Donald's Donuts
Donuts, breakfast, sandwiches.
Eat Borroum’s Drug Store
Fountain drinks, sodas, shakes, sandwiches, burgers, salads. Featured in Southern Living.
Eat Dilworth’s Tamale Shop
Hot or mild tamales. Drive-through only. Southern Living 2005 Top Regional Restaurant. In operation since 1962.
Eat D-Shy Tamales
Hot or mild Tamales. Take-out only.
Eat Max's Donut Shop
Donuts, pastries, and caseroles.
Eat Corner 415
All day: Espresso, tea,coffees, cold blends, pastries, desserts. Lunch only: (till 2PM) Sandwiches, salads, side items. Mississippi Magazine Best of Mississippi 2006, Best Café or Coffee Bar.
Drink
Alcorn County is no longer a dry county and there are many bars that serve beer, wine and mixed drinks. There are several liquor stores throughout Corinth. The Flying Pig located next to the Wine Barn, on Hwy 72, offers microbrewery labeled beers. Twisted Spirits is located next to Kroger, and two liquor stores are on Harper Road and Shiloh Road.
Drink C Baby's
Pizza, beer, live entertainment. Lottery tickets.
Sleep
Hotels and motels
RV & camping
Stay Corinth RV Park
26 RV hook-ups w/full water and electric; tent sites available. Located 4 ½ mi. west of Corinth off US 72. Amenities include ice, firewood, restrooms, showers,daily trash pick-up, dump station, pull-throughs.
Stay Jacinto Courthouse
2 RV hook-ups w/full water and electric. Amenities include picnic tables and nature trails. The RV sites are behind the old general store and near Historic Jacinto Courthouse.
Other
Stay The Suites at The BelHaven
Go next
- Memphis — the closest major city, known for Graceland, Beale Street, great music, and a revitalized downtown.
- Tunica — The third largest casino area behind Las Vegas and Atlantic City, featuring a dozen large casino resorts.
- Tupelo — The birthplace of Elvis Presley
- Oxford — Home to Ole Miss and Rowan Oak, Home of William Faulkner.
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