Corinth was a critical railroad junction, second only to Richmond in military importance and captured the full attention of a divided nation in 1862.
The Interpretive Center was filled with interactive exhibits, a video, "Battle of Corinth", and many artifacts.
Shiloh was our next stop. We watched the video, "Battle of Shiloh", then purchased a Driving Tape Tour CD. For two days in early April 1862, western Union and Confederate armies in Tennessee fought the first titanic battle of the Civil War around a wilderness church called "Shiloh Meeting House".
Enjoying coffee and reading the paper before breakfast
Map of Corinth
Corinth Interpretative Center
Joe, Jerry and Margaret
An unusual bicycle built for two
Mel jogging up the hill from the parking lot
Artifacts such as this jacket, guns, etc. were incorporated into the landscape and sidewalks
The park ranger in Corinth Interpretative Center
Joe trying on the hats representing each side
Margaret modeling a bonnet
Since the original Shiloh Church was burned to the ground, this was a replica of it
Inside the church
The builder checking out the wood work
Shiloh Church today where they have church services
Ever since the cemetery at Holly Springs Joe commented that he did not like cemeteries. It seems as though we saw several on our trip. Joe decided to practice "resting in peace".
After a short time he decided" enough was enough". Time to get on with life!
In front of Shiloh Visitor Center
The park ranger giving us brochures and answering questions
Ready for the video, The Battle of Shiloh
The Tennessee River borders the Shiloh Battlefield. The barge was going down the river.
Jerry, Cathy and Margaret
On our way to Nashville we passed by a sign saying "Sheriff Buford Pusser Museum". The movie, Walking Tall, was based on a true story about this sheriff. Unfortunately, they were closed on Wednesdays.
Our afternoon meal was at Cracker Barrel just before we arrived at Nashville.
Our hotel was Holiday Inn Express close to the airport in Nashville
Checking in
They had a goody bag for us when we checked in.
History about the Civil War battles in Corinth and Shiloh was quite informative.
Our funny stories for the day: After leaving Corinth Mel used On-Star for directions to Shiloh Welcome Center. The advisor asked if there was anything else he could do for us after downloading directions. Mel told him, "If you see me mess up, just come back on and correct me!". The fellow chuckled.
We had snacks on the way to Shiloh. Mel "cross threaded" the lid of his Dr. Pepper. That's an art.
Winding on the back roads to get to the Welcome Center, Mel commented, "No wonder the Confederates got beat, they didn't know where they were going in all these woods!"
Mel made a left-hand turn to get back on I-35E. Mel said maybe he had better get over in the right lane. Jerry replied, "Yes, or we'll be in the cemetery permanently!"
Mel said, "It's just not fair to have this much fun!" That describes our trip!
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