Siege and Battle of Corinth Sites

The Siege and Battle of Corinth Sites preserve remains from three major Civil War campaigns across Mississippi and Tennessee. The locations feature earthen fortifications, trenches, and gun emplacements that soldiers built during intense fighting for railroad control.

The first major engagement occurred in 1862 when thousands of soldiers fought for control of railroad lines connecting Memphis, Atlanta, and Mobile. Later campaigns left visible layers of defensive works that remain marked across the landscape today.

The preserved battlefield elements demonstrate the evolution of military tactics through the construction of trenches and fortifications that characterized later Civil War periods.

The sites spread across several locations in the area, so it helps to bring a map or plan your route before visiting. Most sections are walkable, though some earthworks sit in wooded or uneven terrain.

The earthworks display an unusual pattern because soldiers built successive siege lines concentrically around the town. This layout offers visitors a rare view of how large-scale encirclement operations actually worked on the ground.

Location: Alcorn County

Location: Hardeman County

GPS coordinates: 34.95333,-88.51944

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08