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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XGH_camp-jefferson-davis-historical_Pascagoula-MS.html
Authorized on February 22, 1848, by President James K. Polk, this camp was situated on a peninsula just south of Pascagoula called Greenwood Island. The camp grounds consisted of several buildings, including a hospital, parade ground, and ce…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XGG_marble-springs-historical_Ocean-Springs-MS.html
Site probably used by Indians. Was most popular for medicinal properties from 1850s until 1920. Also known as 'Mineral Springs' and the best known nationally of Mississippi's many mineral spring resorts.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XG9_capt-john-grant-historical_Pascagoula-MS.html
Tomb ½ block W. Built first RR in old S. W., 1831. Invented passing track & raised platform. Dredged "Grant's Pass" & E. branch Pascagoula R. Legislator in Miss., Ala., & La., voting for Ala. charter to N.O. & M. (L & N), 1866.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XFW_pascagoula-street-railroad-and-power-company-historical_Pascagoula-MS.html
The Pascagoula Ice and Freezer Company was established in the late 1880s. Its name changed in 1903 when the one-story brick building just north of this site was built. It is the only example of Mission Revival Style architecture in Pascagoul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XFV_krebs-cotton-gin-historical_Pascagoula-MS.html
Invented and operated by members of pioneer Krebs family at least two decades before the Whitney gin. Family burial ground is on site of Old Spanish Fort.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XFU_mississippi-historical_Pascagoula-MS.html
Explored, 1540-1, by De Soto. Colonized first by French, 1699. Became a colony of British, 1763; Spanish, 1779. Territory organized by U.S., 1798. Became 20th. state, 1817.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XEY_moss-point-blues-historical_Moss-Point-MS.html
Front The African American community of Moss Point has produced an abundance of talented musicians, including many who entertained along the Gulf Coast as well as some who traveled across the country and overseas as members of prominent bands and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XEX_mississippi-gulf-coast-blues-heritage-festival-historical_Pascagoula-MS.html
Front The Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage Festival, one of the longest running blues festivals in the Deep South, was founded in 1991 by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues Commission, Inc. At the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi and lat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XEU_president-zachary-taylors-summer-home-site-historical_Pascagoula-MS.html
United States of America President Zachary Taylor's Summer Home Site Here his widow Margaret MacKall Smith Taylor, died August 18, 1852. Their daughter, Elizabeth, wife of General William Wallace Bliss, lived nearby.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JAH_military-service-monument_Moss-Point-MS.html
In tribute to all who have served this country with honor and distinction Memorial Day May 30 1997 Msgr. P. J. Carey Assembly #0561 4th Degree Knights of Columbus
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