Day 111 - Saturday, March 23 - Corinth

 Below are some photos of Cross City RV Park. Corinth has a nick name of Cross City, because of its important location during the War Between the States. The Mobile & Ohio and the the Memphis & Charleston tracks crossed in Corinth. The tracks were critical for Confederate troop movement and supply lines. The Mobile & Ohio ran from Mobile, AL to Columbus, KY, freight was then transferred to steamboats which carried it to the Illinois Central in Cairo, IL The Memphis & Charleston ran from Stevenson, AL (the Atlantic Ocean) to Memphis, TN (the Mississippi River). 

During the Siege of Corinth, Apr 29-May 30, 1862 Yankees drove the Rebels forces from the city, an estimated 1,000 died on each side. On Oct 3&4, 1862 Confederate soldiers unsuccessfully tried to take it back. 2,359 Yankee troops died during the battle as did 4,838 Rebels, 16% of those who fought. 

We didn't go again this year but previously we went up on a hill south of Iuka. The hill overlooks a Sept 19, 1862 battlefield. 782 Yankees and 700 Rebels were killed during that battle, 19% of those who fought.

Below are some photos of downtown Corinth. The Alcorn County Courthouse

Borroum's Drug Store, across the street from the Courthouse.

Inside Borroum's Drug Store, where we had lunch. We walked in and found an empty table. Before we ordered a line had formed, waiting for a table. There was still a line when we left. The service was good, the sandwiches were good, but the fountain Cokes (syrup mixed onsite with CO2) were disappointing, to little fizz.

The Woke crowd isn't in control of Corinth, Mississippi. This statue of a Texan officer who fought for the Confederacy during the Battle of Corinth is on the courthouse square. There is an inscription honoring the brave Rebels who fought for their freedom. Freedom from a corrupt federal government that refused to honor our Constitution. I'm trying my best not to get on a rant 😀

God is good. I pray that He bless you and yours. He has blessed me.