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Visit These Biloxi Historical Sites

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Beauvoir - The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library

2244 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi MS 39530

This seaside vacation estate (circa 1848-1852) contains the restored home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis Presidential Library, a Confederate Museum, a historic cemetery, landscaped gardens and nature trails.

Biloxi Visitors Vacation Center & Biloxi Historical Walking Tour

710 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS 39530

A self-guided walking tour takes visitors to more than 20 historic buildings. The tour begins at the Biloxi Visitors Center located in the Brielmaier House. The center has information on local attractions, events and more.

1-800-245-6943

Biloxi Lighthouse

Hwy. 90 at Porter Ave. Biloxi, MS 39530

This 65-foot tall cast iron lighthouse was erected in 1848. It is the only lighthouse in the U.S. that stands in the middle of a four-lane highway. One tour daily at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

Mardi Gras Museum

Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art

136 G.E. Ohr Street, Biloxi 39530

The largest permanent public exhibition of the works by George E. Ohr, the nationally acclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi". The museum also has two additional galleries exhibiting works from local, regional and international artists. A Museum Store offers pottery, art, jewelry and other gift items.

Long Beach

The Friendship Oak

730 E. Beach Boulevard, Long Beach 39560

Located on USM’s Gulf Park campus, the oak has a trunk 17 feet in circumference and 50 feet in height. Its foliage spreads 151 feet, a plaque dating the tree to 1487 dedicates all who enter its shadow to become lifelong friends.

Bay St. Louis Historic Downtown

108 Cue St., Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

Information is available at the Hancock County Historical Society located in the 1896 Kate Lobrano House. The area is also known for its art, antique and specialty shops. Vacationers paradise!

Ocean Springs

Crooked Feather Monument

Highway 90, Ocean Springs.
Sculpture of a Native American carved from a cypress log 5-feet wide by 11-feet high. The current carving was done in 1999, replacing the original sculpture created in the 1940’s by Hungarian artist Peter Toth.

The Doll House

Fort Maurepas

Front Beach Dr., Ocean Springs, MS 39564

A replica of the original fort built in 1699, the original was the first fortification built by the French in the colonial era. Adjacent is the popular Fort Maurepas Nature Preserve.

Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Ocean Springs Chamber & Old L&N Railroad Depot

1000 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Built in 1907, the historic L & N depot was the center of city life until rail service was discontinued in 1965. Now home of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. Visit the chamber for information on local attractions, vacation events, tours and new residents can pick up your FREE Relocation Gift Bag.

Shearwater Pottery

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

510 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Opened in 1991 and dedicated to the celebration of the interdisciplinary works of American master Walter Inglis Anderson (1903-1965), whose depictions of the plants, animals and people of the Gulf Coast have earned him a place at the forefront of American artists. Vacationing visitors are treated to a permanent exhibit as well as diverse exhibits occurring throughout the year.

Pascagoula

Old Spanish Fort & Museum

4602 Fort Drive, Pascagoula, MS 39567

Built in 1718 and claiming the title of oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, the fort was a French outpost, later captured by the Spanish. Includes a museum and a children’s hands-on exhibit.
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