Corinth is the county seat of Alcorn County, in northeastern Mississippi. The community was founded in the early 1800s as Cross City, named for its position as a junction for the Mobile & Ohio Railroad and the Memphis & Charleston Railroad. Later, its name was changed to Corinth, a city in Greece that also served as a crossroads. Its location along the railroad made Corinth an important city for the Confederacy during the War of Northern Aggression. After the Battle of Shiloh, Confederate General Beauregard retreated to Corinth, with Union General Henry Halleck in pursuit, later abandoning the city after what was known as the Siege of Corinth. Troops under Union General William Rosecrans also came to Corinth, and the Second Battle of Corinth occurred over a couple of days in early October, 1862, when Confederate Major General Earl Van Dorn attempted to retake the city, successfully taking it back but only to be forced out the same day when Union troops were reinforced. Several antebellum and Civil War era buildings in Corinth are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Currently, Corinth is situated at the intersection of US Route 45 and US Route 72, while Mississippi Highway 2 and Mississippi Highway 145 also lead to or through Corinth. Nearby communities include the Mississippi towns of Kossuth and Farmington, as well as Eastview, Guys, Michie and Ramer, Tennessee. Bridge Creek, Elam Creek, Phillips Creek, and Turner Creek flow through portions of the city. The former Major League baseball player, Don Blasingame, grew up in Corinth and attended Corinth High School.
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The city of Corinth is the seat of government for Alcorn County. The official municipal web site offers a profile of the community, along with an introduction and contacts for its elected officials, boards, commissions, and administrative and departmental offices. Also included is a guide to local attractions and events, recreational opportunities, health care facilities and programs, new resident information, and a ward map.
http://cityofcorinthms.com/
Coca Cola of Corinth, Mississippi
Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Works is headquartered in Corinth, Mississippi, with facilities in Tupelo and in Lexington and Jackson, Tennessee, and plans to expand into Arkansas and Missouri. Its history, press releases relating to the company, contacts, and employment opportunities are put forward.
http://www.corinthcoke.com/
Maintained by the Corinth Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, headquartered on North Fillmore Street, the site offers a profile and maps of the city, and a guide to local attractions and events, guest accommodations, restaurants, and recreational opportunities, as well as photographs, promotional video, and information about group tours.
http://www.corinth.net/
The daily newspaper is published in Corinth, Mississippi, offering local and regional news and sports stories, opinion columns, obituaries, and job opportunities, with full access to its content requiring a subscription. Subscriptions may be completed online, and advertising information is included.
http://www.dailycorinthian.com/
Provides an overview and photos of the lodging. Includes services and amenities, as well as reward programs, special offers, and arrangements for groups and meetings in Corinth.
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-corinth-mississippi-MS161
Created as a focal point for growth and development in the City of Corinth and Alcorn County, Mississippi, the non-profit organization coordinates programs to promote economic and community development, its downtown district, tourism, and retirement living within the city and county. A member directory, benefits and policies are put forward, with a calendar of events, maps, demographics, incentives, infrastructure information, and available business sites.
http://www.corinthalliance.com/
Built in the early 1870s, the restored Grand Victorian home in downtown Corinth, Mississippi features five themed guest accommodations, each named for a Confederate general. Guest rooms are described in detail, with photographs, a list of amenities, and an overview of the common areas, rates, and reservation policies.
http://www.thegeneralsquarters.com/