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Several groups and citizens in Corinth and Alcorn County work to preserve Civil War sites in the area. Several projects are ongoing:
 Statue of Colonel William P Rogers on Court Square in Downtown Corinth -
Colonel Rogers, known as the hero of Battery Robinett, was mortally wounded in fighting on the second day of the Battle of Corinth - October 4, 1862. Federal General William Rosecrans ordered Colonel Rogers buried where he fell…an eternal reminder of Rogers’ ultimate sacrifice. In 1896, the Albert Sidney Johnston Camp #1164 of The United Confederate Veterans had the statue erected to honor their comrades and leader Colonel Rogers. The Statue, which once stood in the intersection of Waldron and Frankin Streets, is now over 100 years old and is in great need of repair. The Corinth Sons of Confederate Veterans Camps have worked hard to raise funds for the restoration, but time is of the essence. With the passing years, the structure of the Statue continues to decline. For more information on making a donation for the saving the statue, go to www.battleofcorinth.net.
- Verandah/Curlee House -
The Verandah/Curlee House, a National Historic Landmark, and the only antebellum home open to the public in Corinth has slowly deteriorated over the past decade. The Friends of the Siege and Battle of Corinth, a local, non-profit, battlefield preservation group, is seeking public and private funding for the projected 2 million renovation. Donations may be made to the Friends of
the Siege and Battle of Corinth, Post Office Box 245, Corinth, Mississippi 38835.
See also: Corinth Earthworks for more information
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