Last updated: August 20, 2025
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Corinth Tour #6, Stop #8
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The migration of African-American refugees increased dramatically following issuance of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln, on September 22, 1862.
Brigadier General Grenville M. Dodge, the commander of the Corinth garrison, understood the important role of blacks within the Confederacy and the negative effect their departure would have on the Southern war effort. He welcomed those seeking freedom to the Union lines and designated a camp for them to the east of town. Chaplain James M. Alexander of the 66th Illinois was appointed superintendent.
Brigadier General Grenville M. Dodge, the commander of the Corinth garrison, understood the important role of blacks within the Confederacy and the negative effect their departure would have on the Southern war effort. He welcomed those seeking freedom to the Union lines and designated a camp for them to the east of town. Chaplain James M. Alexander of the 66th Illinois was appointed superintendent.