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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AQ4_biloxi-beach-wade-in_Biloxi-MS.html
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On April 24, 1960, Gilbert R. Mason, Sr., M.D., led about 125 volunteers in a peaceful wade-in on segregated Biloxi Beach. Trained in non-violent passive resistance, they expected to be arrested. Instead they were attacked by a white mob …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AQ3_pleasant-reed-house_Biloxi-MS.html
Originally located at 306 Elmer St., the
Pleasant Reed House was completed ca.
1887 by prominent African American
carpenter and community leader Pleasant
Reed. The earliest portion was a
one-story, three-room, frame "shotgun"
type …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM286R_biloxi-public-library-1925_Biloxi-MS.html
This Library
erected A.D. 1925
on land donated by
Biloxi Circle
of
The King's Daughters
City Commissioners
J.J. Kennedy - Mayor
M.R. Michel
J.A. Swanzy
Library Board
E.L. Dukate - Chairman
Mrs. H.W. Van Hook * Rev. John Campbell
Mrs.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20ZU_sea-turtles-of-the-mississippi-sound_Biloxi-MS.html
The waters of Mississippi commonly support three of seven sea turtles species that call the Gulf of Mexico home: the Green (Chelonia mydas), the Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), and the Kemp's Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii). They display a wide range o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20YH_historic-downtown-biloxi-walking-tour_Biloxi-MS.html
Historic downtown Biloxi has seen many changes over the decades caused by disasters both natural and man-made including fires, hurricanes, and urban renewal. Today visitors will find an eclectic blend of old and new architecture. Downtown includes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XKD_high-water-mark-historical_Biloxi-MS.html
This plaque is dedicated to bring awareness to the surge and high water levels from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Camille. Both storms brought about great devastation and loss of life to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina made landfal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XHP_french-colonial-memorial-garden-historical_Biloxi-MS.html
In the early 1700's, "New Biloxi" served as a staging ground for thousands of European immigrants brought over to work the inland concessions. This cemetery had first been revealed in 1969 after Hurricane Camille and was fully exposed by Hurricane…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XHO_archaeological-findings-historical_Biloxi-MS.html
Sadly, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 devastated the Moran Art Studio, but it did allow exploration of the rest of the site. Faculty and students from the University of Southern Mississippi conducted archaeological excavations from 2005 until 2012. In …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XHN_the-memorial-garden-historical_Biloxi-MS.html
In February, 2012, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources acquired nearly an acre of land located at 110 Porter Avenue, Biloxi, to preserve a time in history, long forgotten.The remains of 32 French servants were recovered during two excav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XHI_back-bay-factories-historical_Biloxi-MS.html
In 1880, self-made entrepreneurs Lazaro Lopez, F. William
Elmer, William Gorenflo, James Maycock, and William K. M.
Dukate formed a company that would launch Biloxi's seafood
industry. Inexperience did not thwart the partners. Dukate
traveled …