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Corinth Auto Tour #6 - Occupation of Corinth

Shiloh National Military Park

  • 2 - 4 hours
  • 8 tour stops

From May 30, 1862, through January 24, 1864, the Union Army occupied the town of Corinth, Mississippi. The District of Corinth was established by General U.S. Grant in October 1862, which included northeast Mississippi, and portions of Tennessee and Alabama. While occupied, the town of Corinth became a fortified bastion. The average size of the occupation force numbered around 25,000 troops.

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