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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JAL_saucier-bidwell-pratt-house_Pass-Christian-MS.html
Side 1 Built ca. 1855 by Pierre Saucier, whose son was later mayor of Pass Christian, the two-story Greek Revival House located here had a central temple-like portico and square-columned galleries spanning its facade, and an octagonal Go…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JAF_memorialization-of-jefferson-davis_Gulfport-MS.html
On site of old Harrison County Court House where at age 80 he made this famed speech — To the — young men of the Mississippi which stands out as this great American's crowning service to the United States through its far-reachi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JAE_boggsdale_Long-Beach-MS.html
Thomas Hale Boggs (1914-1972). U.S. Congressman from La. for 28 years, was born in the family home built on this site in 1875. The son of Wm. & Claire Hale Boggs, Rep. Boggs served as House Majority Leader, 1971-72.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JAD_dixie-white-house_Pass-Christian-MS.html
Built by John Backe of New Orleans in 1851. Here in 1913 Pres. Woodrow Wilson and family spent winter vacation as guests of the owner, Miss Alice Herndon.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JAC_long-beach-schools_Long-Beach-MS.html
This site given by Harper McCaughan in 1885 for school purposes only. W. J. Quarles began teaching 11 children in his home on Railroad Street (1884-1886). One room wood-frame school erected 1886, enlarged 1887. First brick building built 1906. Pri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JAB_early-long-beach_Long-Beach-MS.html
In 1788, Nicholas and Marianne Ladner became the first Europeans to settle in this area. Their log house, know as "The Chimney's", was used as a navigation for boats traveling from Mobile to New Orleans. After Nicholas's death, the Spanish granted…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JAA_early-long-beach_Biloxi-MS.html
In 1788, Nicholas and Marianne Ladner became the first Europeans to settle in this area. Their log house, know as "The Chimney's", was used as a navigation for boats traveling from Mobile to New Orleans. After Nicholas's death, the Spanish granted…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JA9_st-thomas-the-apostle-catholic-church_Long-Beach-MS.html
St. Mary's Seminary of Perry County, Missouri, purchased land formerly owned by the Thomas family for a new church in 1904. The church was dedicated and staffed by Vincentian Priests in 1905. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish established 1915. Element…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JA8_handsboro_Gulfport-MS.html
N.1 mi. Founded c. 1800. Famed, 1840-1900, for foundries, sawmills & shipyard; Coast's first newspaper, "Democrat" (1846); and many fine academies. Here Jeff. Davis attended Polar Star Lodge, founded in 1852.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JA7_handsboro-presbyterian-church_Gulfport-MS.html
Organized November 18, 1877, by the New Orleans Presbytery. The present church building was erected in 1891 on the site of the original building which was destroyed by fire in 1889.
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