Corinth, Mississippi
City in the United States in Alcorn County
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.
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How Corinth is governed
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Residents of Corinth
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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Police Chief
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Fire Chief
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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City Clerk
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City Attorney
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Municipal Court
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Municipal Judge
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Population over time
From 1,512 in 1870 to 14,622 in 2020 (+867.1%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 14,622 |
| 2010 | 14,573 |
| 1870 | 1,512 |
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."
Locales on the National Register of Historic Places
Battery Williams (also known as Fort Williams)
Siege and Battle of Corinth Sites
Coliseum Theatre- built in the early 20th century in the Colonial Revival style
Corinth National Cemetery
Downtown Corinth Historic District
Dr. Joseph M. Bynum House—a home in the Late Gothic Revival style built in the late 19th century
Federal Siege Trench (also known as Harper Road Trench)
Fort Robinette (also known as Battery Robinette)—site of the Civil War Interpretive Center
Jacinto Courthouse (also called the Old Tishomingo County Courthouse)—built in the mid-19th century in the Federal style
L.C. Steele House
Midtown Corinth Historic District
Moores Creek site—a prehistoric Native American site from 3000 to 3500 B.C.
Old U.S. Post Office
Rienzi Commercial Historic District
Thomas F. Dilworth House
Union Battery F, Battle of Corinth
Union Earthworks
Veranda House (also known as the Curlee House)—built in 1857, it served as headquarters for Confederate generals during the Battle of Corinth
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