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Corinth
Community Guide...
 The city of Corinth was one of
the most sought-after prizes of the Civil War because of its
strategic railroad junction.
Now Corinth is one of the most
enjoyable hometowns in the South. Today that has little if anything
to do with the railroad - its charming residents make Corinth
one of the most pleasant places in Mississippi.
History
Remnants of the Battle of Corinth
are scattered throughout the area, and the town's rich history
can be seen in the local architecture, battlesites and museums.
Union and Confederate troops clashed at nearby Shiloh National
Military Park while trying to gain control of the railroad. The
Battery Robinette was used as an inner line of defense by the
Union Forces, and a fierce battle there left almost 2,000 dead
and 7,500 wounded. Its breast works have been restored, and
markers point out burial and historical sites. The Curlee House
was used as headquarters by both Union and Confederate generals
and now operates as a museum.
Recreation
Nearby Pickwick Lake on the
Tennessee River is a great place to enjoy the natural
surroundings. It has 41,000 acres for boating and fishing,
islands that make great campsites and even a couple of water
falls. The Aqua Yacht Harbor has 600 covered and uncovered boat
slips and has dry storage facilities for craft up to 30 feet.
There are also four state parks
with cabins, campgrounds and hiking trails. Golfers will spend
less time riding and more time driving thanks to 10 golf courses
within 30 minutes.
Healthcare
Magnolia Regional Health Center
serves the Alcorn area with 41 physicians practising19
specialties and offers a wide range of state-of-the-art
diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
Arts
and Culture
The award-winning Corinth
Theater-Arts performs musicals, comedies and dramas, and the
Corinth Arts Council books touring orchestras and shows to
perform in town throughout the year. The Coliseum Civic Center
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is
just one of the venues where Corinth residents are entertained.
Slugburgers!
The annual Slugburger Festival is
held in July. Three days filled with entertainment, carnival
rides and plenty of slugburgers celebrate this not-so-beefy
delicacy created during the Depression. (Don't worry, according
to locals there are no actual gastropods in the recipe.) If that
doesn't sound too tasty, there is also a weekend of barbecue fun
during Hog Wild in Corinth. Annual golf and tennis tournaments
and a 10-kilometer run will give you the chance to work off all
those slugburgers and ribs. The Magnolia Classic Walking and
Racking Horse Show and the Magnolia Antique Car Show also offer
great entertainment.
Climate
Mississippi experiences a
noticeable change of seasons, but temperatures remain mild and
pleasant year-round. Mississippi's temperate climate has an
average annual temperature of 65 degrees. The terrain varies
from rolling hills in the northern region to sandy beaches along
the Mississippi Gulf Coast with plenty of lush forested areas
and lakes in between.
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