Historical marker at Farmington Baptist Church in Corinth, Mississippi

CORINTH CIVIL WAR DRIVING TOUR STOP 16

The town of Farmington was the scene of fighting at various times between mid- to late May, 1862, and much of the town was destroyed. In fact, it lost its charter after the war since there pretty much wasn’t anything left, and it wasn’t until 1997 that it was finally reincorporated (its postal address is still Corinth). Farmington Baptist Church was torn down and used as flooring for the tents of Union soldiers.

A community still existed at Farmington, and the remaining members of Farmington Baptist built a new church after the war. This building remained in use until being demolished in 1904 to make way for a newer building. In 1943, the church caught fire and burned to the ground. Funds were raised and construction began on another church building. In 1987, an arsonist burned down not only Farmington Baptist but also Fraley’s Chapel Church. The church now standing was built in 1988.

Farmington Baptist Church is located at 84 Alcorn County Road 106 in Corinth. If you try to use the map on the Corinth Civil War Driving Tour brochure, you’ll never get there. When you leave Stop 15, the Union Siege Line, and continue northwest, at the first intersection you come to, stay straight. Do not turn right like it appears you should on the map. Straight is CR 106. The modern church is up ahead on the right. The church that stood during the Civil War was not at this location, but I don’t know exactly where it was (though it was nearby). However, the modern church location is where the first post-war church was built. A historical marker at the street provides basic information.

Modern-day Farmington Baptist Church in Corinth, Mississippi

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