Corinth in Alcorn County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Corinth Confederate Monument
(front)
2nd Texas Reg't.
Killed at Ft. Robinette
Oct. 4, 1862.
As long as courage, manliness and
patriotism exist, the name of
Rogers will be honored among
men. He fell in the front of
battle in the center of the
enemies stronghold. He sleeps
and glory is his sentinel.
tribute to the memory
of the Confederate
patriots who fell at
the Battle of Corinth
in October 1862
"On Fame's eternal camping ground,
Their silent tents are spread,
And Glory guards with solemn round,
The bivouac of the dead."
Erected 1895 by Albert Sydney Johnston Camp of Confederate Veterans.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 34° 56.095′ N, 88° 31.162′ W. Marker is in Corinth, Mississippi, in Alcorn County. Memorial is at the intersection of Franklin Street and East Waldron Street, on the left when traveling south on Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 E Waldron St, 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. Alcorn County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Coliseum Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Provost Marshal Headquarters (about 400 feet away); Site of the Provost Marshal's Office (about 400 feet away); Site of the Corinth House Hotel (about 500 feet away); Corinth (about 600 feet away); Trailhead Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corinth.
More about this monument. The monument was erected in the intersection of Waldron & Frankin Streets. In 1916 it was moved to the southwest corner of the Alcorn County Court Square.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 890 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.