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Sightseeing

Corinth National Cemetery

A national cemetery in Corinth, Mississippi, established in 1866 for Union dead from the Battle of Corinth and nearby clashes.

1551 Horton Street, Corinth, MS 38834 · Corinth, MS

About Corinth National Cemetery

Corinth National Cemetery is run by the Department of Veterans Affairs and managed through Memphis National Cemetery. It was set up in 1866 as a central burial place for Union casualties from the Battle of Corinth and related fighting in the area. The site is also recognized as a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A burial register on the grounds helps visitors locate graves, and a granite monument donated in 2016 stands near the main entrance.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Corinth National Cemetery, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Museums
Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
No admission fee
A National Park Service site in Corinth, Mississippi, that covers the town's Civil War history and its role in the nearby Shiloh campaign.
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Shiloh National Military Park
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Museums
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Sightseeing
Brice's Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
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Ivy Green
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Museums
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Under $25
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