Corinth in Alcorn County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

The Curlee House

A look at Civil War Corinth -

— through the eyes of wartime artists and photographers —

The Curlee House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 18, 2011

1. The Curlee House Marker

Inscription.
One of Corinth's founders, surveyor Hamilton Mask, built this Greek Revival home in 1857, pictured above as it appeared about 1862. It became known as the "Verandah House" because of its porches and served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate officers. William P. Curlee, whose name it now bears, bought the property in 1875. Except for minor changes, it appears today much as it did in 1862. You are invited to tour the house during its open hours.

During the war high-ranking officers customarily occupied private homes for use as dwellings and headquarters. The generals pictured above occupied the Curlee House at different times in 1862.

Gen. Braxton Bragg, CSA
Gen. John B. Hood, CSA
Gen. Henry W. Halleck, USA

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 34° 56.216′ N, 88° 31.242′ W. Marker is in Corinth, Mississippi, in Alcorn County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and Childs Street, on the right when traveling south on Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 Jackson Street, Corinth MS 38834, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Generals' Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Union General Thomas Addresses the Troops (a few

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steps from this marker); Site of the Mitchell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Grant’s Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Fillmore Street Chapel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnston's Headquarters (about 300 feet away); Site of Rose Cottage (about 300 feet away); The Duncan House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corinth.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 18, 2011

2. The Curlee House Marker

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 18, 2011

3. The Curlee House Marker

The Curlee House Information image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 18, 2011

4. The Curlee House Information

The Curlee House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 18, 2011

5. The Curlee House

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 18, 2011

6. The Curlee House

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 18, 2011

7. The Curlee House

Currently under restoration and repair.

Braxton Bragg image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher

8. Braxton Bragg

Courtesy Library of Congress

John Bell Hood image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher

9. John Bell Hood

Courtesy Library of Congress

Henry W Halleck image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher

10. Henry W Halleck

Courtesy Library of Congress

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 25, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.