March 25, 2014
It’s much colder than we’d like (around freezing last night and in the 50s today).
Here’s a view of the New Natchez Trace:
and what they call “The Old Trace” (parts are still evident):
We decided to do some Civil War touring for a couple of days, so left the Trace and headed towards Corinth, MS.
- Favourite town name on the way? Euclatubba
- “Wheel Estate Housing” business selling Mobile Homes
- Synagogue M.B. Church (that’s Missionary Baptist)
- Pear trees (I thought they were Dogwoods and was corrected) are in full bloom in most yards
First we went to the Final Stands Civil War Interpretive Center and got information on the nearby Brice’s Crossroads National Battlefield. This battle was won by the south, and though a small victory, is celebrated here. These cemeteries get me every time:
We took a walking tour of nearby Corinth, a beautiful town with an old-time downtown core and beautiful old houses and churches:
Even the back alleys were interesting:
The stop signs were killer (almost literally). They’re four-way and the signs are suspended overhead and a little faded; yikes:
Though pretty today, Corinth was also the scene of a bloody Civil War battle (it was important railway crossings) won by the North. Many of those beautiful old homes were used by Union Generals in 1862.
Corinth also houses the Civil War Interpretive Center which explains both the Battle for Corinth and the Battle at Shiloh. The long walk from the parking lot up to the building is line with bronzed replicas of artifacts that might have been found on the battlefield. This was very moving:
We decided to stay in the Alcorn Welcome Center for a relatively quiet (despite some transports) but very cold (below freezing) night. Here’s the sunset view from my chair:
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