Corinth in Alcorn County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Grant’s Headquarters
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 29, 2003
1. Grant’s Headquarters Marker
The house that served as Gen. Grant's headquarters is no longer standing.
Simpson Grant in June,
1862. In mid-July Grant
removed to plantation
home of F. E. Whitfield, Sr.,
about 1 mi. S. of Corinth.
Erected by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 34° 56.191′ N, 88° 31.257′ W. Marker is in Corinth, Mississippi, in Alcorn County. It is on Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located between Childs and Foote Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corinth MS 38834, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically ast Mississippi in the North Mississippi Hills. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the Mitchell House (a few steps from this marker); Union General Thomas Addresses the Troops (within shouting distance of this marker); Generals' Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); The Curlee House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Provost Marshal's Office (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Provost Marshal Headquarters
this page online
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 18, 2011
2. Grant’s Headquarters Marker (refurbished)
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 18, 2011
3. Grant’s Headquarters Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,549 times since then and 77 times this year. Last updated on December 29, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on July 27, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
