Corinth, Mississippi
Corinth is a city of 14,323 people in Alcorn County, Mississippi, founded in 1853.
Why visit Corinth
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Malco Theatres, College Hill, Coliseum Theatre and Corinth Clothing Manufacturing Company Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Corinth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Corinth
Corinth is a city in and the county seat of Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 14,622 at the 2020 census. Its ZIP codes are 38834 and 38835. It lies on the state line with Tennessee.
From the Wikipedia article Corinth, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks15
Coliseum Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Movie theater in Corinth, Mississippi, United States
Corinth Clothing Manufacturing Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic building in Corinth, Mississippi
Corinth National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
National cemetery in Corinth, Mississippi
Downtown Corinth Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Corinth, Mississippi
Midtown Corinth Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Corinth, Mississippi, NRHP-listed
Siege and Battle of Corinth Sites
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district for the Corinth battlefields
Veranda House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Corinth, Mississippi
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
Museum · 1.2 mi
501 West Linden Street, Corinth
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
Corinth Depot
Museum · 1.1 mi
Historic property and museum in Mississippi, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes11
Russell's Beef House Restaurant
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.7 mi
104 East U.S. Highway 72, Corinth
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.2 mi
1517 Highway 72 East, Corinth
Mo-Th 08:30-22:00; Fr 08:30-23:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:30
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 2.4 mi
1800 Harper Road Extension South, Corinth
History
Established in 1853, Corinth was first named Cross City for its location at the junction of the Mobile & Ohio and Memphis & Charleston railroads, it was renamed Corinth after the famous Greek crossroads city. Because of the town’s strategic location, it was a center of contention between Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War and was ultimately occupied by Union troops from 1862 to 1864.
Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard retreated to Corinth after the Battle of Shiloh (April 1862), pursued by Union Major General Henry W. Halleck. General Beauregard abandoned the town on May 29 when General Halleck approached, letting it fall into the Union's hands. Since Halleck had approached so cautiously, digging entrenchments at every stop for over a month, this action has been known as the Siege of Corinth.
The Union sent Maj. Gen. William Rosecrans to Corinth as well and concentrated its forces in the city. The Second Battle of Corinth took place on October 3−4, 1862, when Confederate Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn attempted to retake the city. Corinth ultimately became a destination for refugees from slavery called contrabands and their camp was "widely regarded as a 'model' camp."
From the History section of Corinth, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship49
Tate Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 1.1 mi
1201 North Harper Road, Corinth
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare6
Map of Corinth
128 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 4.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Corinth 7 Sw Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Alcorn County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Roscoe Turner Airport (CRX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Farmington 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Guys 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Glen 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Michie 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Eastview 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Rienzi 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Burnsville 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Florence 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Muscle Shoals 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Russellville 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Landscape Downtown Corinth MS, Zack Steen, Public domain
- Oak Home at Corinth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fields east of Fulton in Corinth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Veranda House in Corinth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cruise east of Fillmore in Corinth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Railroad crossover in Corinth, Mississippi, United States, Ron Cogswell, CC BY 2.0
- Alcorn County court house, Corinth, Miss. (8589539674), Mississippi Department of Archives and History, No restrictions
- Union Depot, Corinth, Miss. (8080221657), Mississippi Department of Archives and History, No restrictions
- Alcorn County court house, Corinth, Miss. (8080238353), Mississippi Department of Archives and History, No restrictions
- Alcorn County court house, Corinth, Miss. (8589540044), Mississippi Department of Archives and History, No restrictions
- Corinth Clothing Manufacturing Company Building, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Corinth National Cemetery, Credit: Courtesy of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Public domain
- Coliseum Theatre Corinth MS, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Fillmore Street Chapel, Nyttend, Public domain
- Down from Fort Robinette, Nyttend, Public domain
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- Harper Road field fortifications, Nyttend, Public domain
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