Where is Corinth Located? - Corinth is a city located in the Alcorn County of Mississippi, United States. Corinth lies between 39.5349112 Degrees North latitudes and 119.7526886 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Corinth Located?
Corinth is a city located in the Alcorn County of Mississippi, United States. Corinth lies between 39.5349112 Degrees North latitudes and 119.7526886 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Corinth city is 14622 people and the city has a total area of 30.16 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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Corinth, Mississippi Quick Facts
Field Value
City Corinth County Alcorn County State Mississippi State Capital Jackson US Region Southern United States Latitude 34.9342°N Longitude 88.5221°W Elevation 420 ft (128 m) Land Area 21.9 sq mi Water Area 0.2 sq mi Total Area 22.1 sq mi Population 14,622 (2020 Census) Population Density ~667 per sq mi ZIP Codes 38834, 38835 Area Code 662 Time Zone (Standard) Central Standard Time (CST) UTC -6 Time Zone (DST) Central Daylight Time (CDT) UTC -5 Currency US Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 28-16120 Congressional District 1st District
Nearby Cities to Corinth, Mississippi
Iuka, Mississippi - East - 24 mi
Booneville, Mississippi - West - 28 mi
Selmer, Tennessee - North - 22 mi
Savannah, Tennessee - Northeast - 30 mi
Tupelo, Mississippi - Southwest - 65 mi
Florence, Alabama - Southeast - 75 mi
Oxford, Mississippi - West - 90 mi
Huntsville, Alabama - East - 95 mi
Juka Junction area, Mississippi - Southeast - 18 mi
Michie, Tennessee - North - 20 mi
Corinth, Mississippi Climate and Weather Overview
Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January 49 31 4.8 April 73 50 5.2 July 91 71 4.9 October 74 52 3.8 Annual 71 51 56.0
Climate Attribute Value
Climate Classification (Köppen) Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Annual Rainfall ~56 inches Annual Sunshine Days ~215 days Tornado Risk Moderate Snowfall 1–3 inches annually
Driving Distances from Corinth, Mississippi
City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
Iuka MS 24 30 min Booneville MS 28 35 min Selmer TN 22 30 min Savannah TN 30 40 min Tupelo MS 65 1 hr 10 min Florence AL 75 1 hr 30 min Oxford MS 90 1 hr 45 min Jackson TN 70 1 hr 20 min Huntsville AL 95 1 hr 50 min Memphis TN 115 2 hr
Transportation and Connectivity in Corinth, Mississippi
Mode Details
Airport Corinth Municipal Airport (CRX), Memphis International Airport (MEM) nearby Port Not applicable (inland city) Major Highways US-72, US-45, MS-2 Rail/Amtrak Amtrak service via nearby regional connections Local Transit Local bus and regional taxi services
US-72 - runs east-west connecting Corinth to Tupelo and Memphis region
US-45 - north-south route linking Tennessee to Mississippi cities
MS-2 - regional connector serving nearby rural communities
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Corinth, Mississippi
Landmark Name Type
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center Historic Site Battery Robinett Historic Battlefield Crossroads Museum Museum Verandah-Curlee House Historic House Downtown Corinth Historic District Historic District Corinth National Cemetery Cemetery / Memorial Beauregard Line Battlefield Site Wheeler Grove Park
Places to Visit in Corinth, Mississippi
Landmark Name Type
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center Museum Crossroads Museum Museum Downtown Corinth Historic District Historic District Battery Robinett Historic Site Verandah-Curlee House Historic House Corinth National Cemetery Memorial Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot Historic Landmark Wheeler Grove Park Park
Colleges and Universities in Corinth, Mississippi
Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Northeast Mississippi Community College (Corinth Area) Public Community College Technical & vocational training Alcorn County School District Public K–12 District Local education services
Waterbodies in Corinth, Mississippi
Tuscumbia River, Elam Creek, Little Bear Creek, Dry Creek, Yellow Creek
Golf Courses in Corinth, Mississippi
Corinth Country Club, Shiloh Ridge Golf Club, Big Hill Lake Golf Area, Red Bay Golf Course
Corinth, Mississippi - Key Historical Facts
Corinth was founded in 1853 as a railroad junction and originally named Cross City.
The city became a major strategic location during the American Civil War due to its railroad connections.
The Siege of Corinth in 1862 was one of the most important Civil War events in the region.
After the war, Corinth developed as a commercial and rail transportation hub in northern Mississippi.
The city played a key role in railroad expansion across the southeastern United States.
Today, Corinth preserves many historic Civil War sites and buildings in its downtown area.
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