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In April 1862, with the important railroad junction at Corinth needing protection, Confederate engineers designed a series of earthworks to the north and east that stretched for seven miles, and at key points in the line they placed pieces of heavy artillery to defend against an attacking foe. After Union forces occupied Corinth, a new defensive plan called for the construction of seven small forts, all within a half mile of this spot. Large caliber cannon, like the 30 pounder Parrott Rifle in front of you, were placed within the walls and were instrumental in the decisive Union victory in the Battle of Corinth.
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Corinth, Mississippi · United States
