162nd Battle of Corinth Anniversary

162nd Anniversary Ranger Hikes and Programs

Thursday, October 3

Gen. John McArthur and the Fighting on the Union Left
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Driving Tour

Brigadier General John McArthur began the battle without an assignment. Early in the monring of October 3rd he was given command of a brigade and by noon was leading three brigades in the greatest showing of his military career. Ranger Anthony Killion will lead a driving tour to Alexander's Crossroads and then return to Corinth with stops at Cane Creek, Oliver's Hill, and Battery F. 

Battery Robinett
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Short Walk

On October 4, 1862, the small earthen redoubt known as Battery Robinett was the focus of three attacks by Confederate infantry and dismounted cavalry. Located on high ground at the center of the Union defensive line, Battery Robinett was the key to Confederate victory and the intensity of the fighting left the area covered with dead and wounded from both sides. Join Ranger Laura Lee McKellips for an in-depth look at the heaviest fighting duirng the largest battle in the state of Mississippi. 

Daniel Murray
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Stationary

Meet Daniel Murray, an Irish immigrant soldier, as he describes his life in the Regular Army from the outbreak of the war through the fighting at Battery Robinett. Prior to the Civil War, Murray served in Indian Territory and later fought at Wilson's Creek, Missouri. During the Battle of Corinth, he was one of 26 men from Company C, 1st US Infantry, who were manning the heavy guns inside Battery Robinett. Join Ranger Tom Parson for the first person experience.  

Davies' This Blue Line
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Car Caravan Tour

On the morning of October 3, 1862, Brigadier General Thomas Davies was sent forward by Major General William Rosecrans with confusing orders and 1,787 infantrymen and 11 cannon to hold the Union right against 8,000 Confederates under Major General Sterling Price. Overwhelmed at the old Confederate earthworks, Davies would gradually fall back to the White House and make a final stand. An obstenate defense, intense heat, and a disorganized Confederate command would enable Davies tohold his position until relieved at 5:00 pm. During this stand, General Charles Hamilton would have a perfect opportunity to attack the exposed Confederate left flank. Due to a series of confusing orders aand hamilton's lack of initiative, the attack would be bungled and occur too late. This car caravan led by Ranger Timothy Arnold will travel to the site of the old Confederate and the site of fighting at the White House. 

In the Footsteps of the 47th Illinois 
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
4-Mile Roundtrip Hike

The 47th Illinois was organized in Peoria, Illinois, on August 16, 1861. The regiment arrived in Corinth on October 3, 1862, and held in reserve until near the end of the day. They were heavily engaged in the fighting around the White House and suffered severe losses. Join Ranger Matt McMillen for an in-depth look at this regiment and a walk to the White House site from the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center.

Battery Robinett
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Short Walk

On October 4, 1862, the small earthen redoubt known as Battery Robinett was the focus of three attacks by Confederate infantry and dismounted cavalry. Located on high ground at the center of the Union defensive line, Battery Robinett was the key to Confederate victory and the intensity of the fighting left the area covered with dead and wounded from both sides. Join Ranger Laura Lee McKellips for an in-depth look at the heaviest fighting duirng the largest battle in the state of Mississippi. 

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