Corinth Mississippi Map

About Corinth, Mississippi

Corinth is a locality in Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 14,323. The population density is 185.0 people per km². Corinth is located at 34.9343°N, 88.5223°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38834.

Corinth, Mississippi, unfolds across rolling hills that gently swell and recede like the slow breath of the earth, painted in the muted greens of pine and the richer hues of deciduous forests. It lies 20.0 miles south-west of Hardin, TN (from Hardin, TN: bearing 232°T), and is situated 4.0 miles west of Farmington. The air, particularly in the languid afternoons of late summer, hangs thick with the scent of sun-baked soil and the distant, sweet perfume of honeysuckle, a soft humidity that clings like a forgotten memory. Here, the land itself seems to possess a quiet resilience, its contours shaped by ancient waterways that have long since retreated, leaving behind fertile valleys and well-worn paths that still bear the imprint of generations. The sky above Corinth is a vast canvas, often a brilliant, unwavering blue that can yield to dramatic, bruised clouds before a summer storm, the light shifting with an almost theatrical intensity. The story of Corinth is deeply entwined with the strategic importance of its location, a crossroads that echoed with the rumble of trains and the clatter of commerce long before the widespread adoption of automobiles. Its economy, once heavily reliant on the railroad and the timber that blanketed these hills, has diversified, now finding strength in manufacturing and a growing agricultural presence that still honors the productivity of this fertile ground. Echoes of the Civil War can be found in the surrounding landscapes, a poignant reminder of pivotal moments that shaped the nation and left their mark on this particular stretch of Mississippi soil. The spirit of Corinth is one of enduring practicality, a place where hard work is a virtue and community bonds are forged in the shared experience of its distinctive climate and landscape, a quiet testament to adaptation and perseverance.

About This Corinth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corinth, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.934255, -88.52227. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Corinth and Alcorn County.

Detailed location data for Corinth includes the ZIP code (39465), telephone area code (601, 662), county seat of Alcorn County (Corinth), and school district assignment (Corinth School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Corinth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.