[4] That year, two railroads being constructed—the Mobile and Ohio and Memphis and Charleston—bypassed the town by about 4 miles (6.4 km), and Farmington began to decline.

[4] "As late as the beginning of the war, the old town had a large population", as well as a post office and several houses.

[4][5] When the Union Army marched on Corinth, Farmington was "completely destroyed"; the Union Army "tearing down the houses to make breastworks, flooring for tents, etc.".

19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The town of Farmington is served by the Alcorn School District.