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

Fillmore Street Chapel

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 1, 2009

1. Fillmore Street Chapel Marker

Inscription. Corinth's oldest church bldg.; erected 1871 by Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the First church est. in Corinth. 1906~1976 served as Fillmore St. Pres. Ch. Now used as chapel by First United Methodist Church.

Erected 1985 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 34° 56.216′ N, 88° 31.178′ W. Marker is in Corinth, Mississippi, in Alcorn County. It is on North Filmore St.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 North Fillmore, 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: Johnston's Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Site of Rose Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Oak Home (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Oak Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union General Thomas Addresses the Troops (about 300 feet away); The Curlee House (about 300 feet away); Generals' Headquarters

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(about 300 feet away); Site of the Mitchell House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corinth.

Fillmore Street Chapel/First United Methodist Church of Corinth MS image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 1, 2009

2. Fillmore Street Chapel/First United Methodist Church of Corinth MS

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,450 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.