Waveland in Hancock County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Gulfside Assembly
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 16, 2017
1. Gulfside Assembly Marker
Originally called the Gulfside Chatauqua and Camp Meeting Ground, Gulfside was founded in 1923 by Robert E. Jones, the first black Methodist Bishop. At the time, it was the only resort in the Gulf Region open to black Methodists. In 1980, Gulfside Assembly was recognized by the United Methodist Church as a Historical site.
Erected 2013 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program, and the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series lists.
Location. 30° 15.865′ N, 89° 23.509′ W. Marker is in Waveland, Mississippi, in Hancock County. Marker is on South Beach Boulevard south of Brown Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waveland MS 39576, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sea Song Plantation (approx. 0.2 miles away); From the People of Waveland (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hurricane Katrina (approx. 1.9 miles away); Brown's Vineyard (approx. 2˝ miles away); Pearl Rivers
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 16, 2017
2. Gulfside Assembly Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2017.
