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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AO0_william-bartram-trail_Biloxi-MS.html
William Bartram, noted naturalist and journalist, traveled down the Mississippi and along the Gulf Coast in 1777. His observations of plant life, geography and inhabitants were published in 1791.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ANV_biloxi_Biloxi-MS.html
Founded by the French as "New Biloxi." Capital of French colony of Louisiana, 1721-1722, prior to French removal to New Orleans. Incorporated as a town in 1850 by the Mississippi Legislature.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ANU_moran-site_Biloxi-MS.html
Located here was a French Colonial cemetery, now known as the Moran Site. Based on archaeological investigations, the cemetery dates to the founding of "New Biloxy" between 1717 and 1722, and includes at least thirty burials, primarily male Europe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ANT_the-magnolia-hotel_Biloxi-MS.html
Built by John Hohn in 1847. Its operation for a century attests to the Gulf Coast as a resort area. In 1972 structure moved to present location 100 yds. north of original site & restored by City of Biloxi.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AN7_birthplace-of-barqs_Biloxi-MS.html
Barq's root beer was created by Edward C. Barq, Sr. in 1898 and produced on this site until 1936, when the operation moved to Lameuse Street. A Mississippi Gulf Coast favorite, the number of franchise bottlers grew to over two hundred by 1950. Acq…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AN5_debuys-hermann-keller-house_Biloxi-MS.html
The Greek Revival mansion once located here was a "raised cottage" (meaning it was composed of a frame upper story set upon an above-ground brick basement toprotect the wooden portion from moisture and insects.) Probably built ca. 1850 for Peter D…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSRB_old-brick-house_Biloxi-MS.html
Site granted by Spanish to Jean Baptiste Carquote in 1790. Residence in Civil War of Mayor John L. Henley, who led defense against Union fleet, Sept., 1861. Restoration by Biloxi Garden Clubs.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF72_cathedral-of-the-nativity-b-v-m_Biloxi-MS.html
Parent Catholic Parish on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, continuing missions dating back to French Colonial era. First church on this site dedicated 1844. Rebuilt after fire in 1900. Dedicated Cathedral for Diocese of Biloxi 1977. Restored in 1989 af…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF25_biloxi-lighthouse_Biloxi-MS.html
Since its construction in 1848, this cast iron lighthouse has been the landmark for which Biloxi-bound vessels sail. Tended by the Younghans family, father, mother and daughter, from late 1866 till 1929.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD68_woolmarket_Biloxi-MS.html
S. 3 mi. Once center of wool industry. Here on July 16, 1910; three rural schools formed Woolmarket Vocational High School, considered to be the first consolidated high school in the state.