Waveland in Hancock County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Hurricane Katrina
2005
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1. Hurricane Katrina Marker
Never has there been such a volunteer effort than was shown after Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. We thank all who came to our aid and gave us hope and help after the devastation of this storm. May God Bless.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is August 29, 2005.
Location. 30° 17.185′ N, 89° 22.45′ W. Marker is in Waveland, Mississippi, in Hancock County. It is on Coleman Avenue near South Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 Coleman Avenue, Waveland MS 39576, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: From the People of Waveland (here, next to this marker); Pearl Rivers (approx. one mile away); The "Pirate House" (approx. 1.2 miles away); Brown's Vineyard (approx. 1½ miles away); Gulfside Assembly (approx. 1.9 miles away); Sea Song Plantation (approx. 2 miles away); Carter Church Designs (approx. 2.6 miles away); First Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waveland.
More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Waveland Ground Zero Hurricane Museum.
Also see . . . Ground Zero Hurricane Museum
this page online
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2. Hurricane Katrina Marker
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3. Hurricane Katrina Marker
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4. Hurricane Katrina Marker
Some of the items displayed inside the museum
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5. Ground Zero Museum
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6. Hurricane Katrina Marker
Displayed Flag inside museum
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7. Hurricane Katrina Marker
Display in Museum. Blue line is the water line that this particular building experienced.
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