Corinth, Mississippi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Corinth, Mississippi
City
City of Corinth
Downtown Corinth Crossroads Museum Coliseum Theatre
Flag Seal
Nickname(s):  Crossroads of the South
Motto(s):  Pride, Service
Location in Alcorn County and Mississippi
Corinth, Mississippi Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Alcorn
Founded	1853 (1853)
Incorporated	March 12, 1856 (1856-03-12)
Named for	Corinth, Greece
Area
• Total	30.29 sq mi (78.44 km2)
• Land	30.16 sq mi (78.12 km2)
• Water	0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2)
Elevation	495 ft (151 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	14,622
• Density	484.80/sq mi (187.18/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	38834–38835
Area code(s)	662
FIPS code	28-15700
GNIS feature ID	2404132

Corinth is a city in Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States. It is the main city of the county. In 2020, about 14,622 people lived there. Corinth is special because it sits right on the border with Tennessee. Its ZIP codes are 38834 and 38835.

History of Corinth

Corinth was founded in 1853. It was first called Cross City because two important railroads crossed there: the Mobile & Ohio and the Memphis & Charleston lines. Later, it was renamed Corinth, like the famous crossroads city in Greece.

Because of its key location with the railroads, Corinth was very important during the Civil War. Both the Union and Confederate armies wanted to control it. Union troops took over the city in 1862 and stayed until 1864.

The Tishomingo Hotel, around 1862.

After the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862, Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard moved his army to Corinth. Union Major General Henry W. Halleck followed him. General Beauregard left the town on May 29, letting the Union army take control. This event is known as the Siege of Corinth.

The Union army gathered many soldiers in Corinth. The Second Battle of Corinth happened on October 3−4, 1862. Confederate Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn tried to get the city back, but the Union forces held it. Corinth also became a safe place for people who had escaped slavery during the war. These camps were seen as very good examples of how to help these refugees.

Historic Places in Corinth

Many places in Corinth are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. Some of these include:

• Battery Williams (also called Fort Williams)
• Siege and Battle of Corinth Sites: These are places where important Civil War events happened.
• Coliseum Theatre: A beautiful old theater built in the early 1900s.
• Corinth National Cemetery: A burial ground for soldiers.
• Downtown Corinth Historic District: The old part of the city with many historic buildings.
• Fort Robinette (also called Battery Robinette): This site now has a Civil War Interpretive Center.
• Moores Creek site: A very old prehistoric Native American site, dating back to 3000 to 3500 B.C.
• Veranda House (also called the Curlee House): Built in 1857, this house was used as a headquarters by Confederate generals during the Battle of Corinth.

Geography of Corinth

Corinth is in the northeast part of Mississippi. It's located where two major roads cross: U.S. Route 45 (running north and south) and U.S. Route 72 (running east and west). U.S. 45 goes around the west side of the city. U.S. 72 passes through the southern part.

Corinth is the main city of Alcorn County. Alcorn County is the smallest county in Mississippi by land area.

The city covers about 78.4 square kilometers (30.3 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.

Nearby Communities

Corinth is close to several other towns, including:

• Eastview, Tennessee
• Farmington, Mississippi
• Guys, Tennessee
• Kossuth, Mississippi
• Michie, Tennessee
• Ramer, Tennessee
• Selmer, Tennessee

Rivers and Streams

Several small waterways flow near Corinth:

• Bridge Creek
• Elam Creek
• Phillips Creek
• Turner Creek

Climate

Corinth has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It can also get some snow.

People of Corinth

2020 Census Information

In 2020, there were 14,622 people living in Corinth. There were 6,087 households and 3,555 families.

Education in Corinth

Corinth has several schools for students of all ages.

Public Schools

The schools are part of two main districts:

• Corinth School District:
  • Corinth High School (grades 9–12)
  • Corinth Middle School (grades 5–8)
  • Corinth Elementary School (grades K–4)
  • Easom High School: This was the only school for African American students before schools became integrated. It later became an elementary school and now houses a health clinic.

• Alcorn School District:
  • Alcorn Alternative School
  • Alcorn Central Elementary (grades K–4)
  • Alcorn Central Middle School (grades 5–8)
  • Alcorn Central High School (grades 9–12)
  • Biggersville Elementary (grades K–6)
  • Biggersville High School (grades 7–12)
  • Kossuth Elementary School (grades K–4)
  • Kossuth High School (grades 9–12)
  • Kossuth Middle School (grades 5–8)

Libraries

• Corinth Public Library: This library is part of the Northeast Regional Library System.

Museums

Corinth has several museums where you can learn about history and art:

• Northeast Mississippi Museum
• Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center (part of the National Park Service)
• Artist Guild Museum and Shop
• Museum of Southern Culture
• Black History Museum

Getting Around Corinth

Highways

• U.S. Route 45: This highway runs north and south across the country.
• U.S. Route 72: This highway runs east and west.
• Mississippi Highway 2
• Mississippi Highway 145

Air Travel

Roscoe Turner Airport is a small airport just outside Corinth. For bigger flights, the closest airports with regular passenger service are:

• Tupelo Regional Airport: About 54 miles south of Corinth.
• Memphis International Airport: About 90 miles west of Corinth.

Media in Corinth

Newspapers

• Daily Corinthian

Radio Stations

• WKCU 1350: Plays Country music.
• WXRZ 94.3: Features News and Talk shows.
• WADI 95.3, 95.5 The Bee: Plays Country music.
• Radio Mexico 107.9: Plays Spanish music.

Famous People from Corinth

Many notable people have come from Corinth, including:

• Neal Brooks Biggers Jr., a federal judge
• Don Blasingame, a baseball player
• Ezekiel S. Candler Jr., a U.S. congressman
• Bert Cumby, an Army intelligence officer
• Larry Dorsey, a football coach
• Bobby Emmons, a songwriter and keyboardist
• Steve Gaines, a pastor
• Frances Gaither, a novelist
• Philip Henson, a scout and spy
• Etheridge Knight, a poet
• Peggy Smith Martin, an Illinois state representative
• Jimbo Mathus, a musician
• Thomas K. McCraw, an educator
• Maty Noyes, a singer
• John F. Osborne, an editor and journalist
• Rubel Phillips, a politician
• Thomas Hal Phillips, an author
• J.E. Pitts, a poet and songwriter
• Saving Abel, a rock band
• Everett Sharp, a football player
• Jackie Simpson, a professional football player
• Orma Rinehart Smith, a federal judge
• John Benjamin Splann, a Mississippi state senator
• Roscoe Turner, a famous aviator
• Jack Yarber, a musician

See also

In Spanish: Corinth (Misisipi) para niños