Biloxi in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Biloxi Lighthouse
1848
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 25, 2017
1. The Biloxi Lighthouse Marker
Erected 2010 by Mississippi State Society National Society of Colonial Dames, XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses, and the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 30° 23.663′ N, 88° 54.075′ W. Marker is in Biloxi, Mississippi, in Harrison County. It can be reached from the intersection of Beach Boulevard (U.S. 90) and Porter Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Biloxi MS 39530, 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Biloxi Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Astronaut Fred Haise (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brides Of La Baleine (within shouting distance of this marker); The Evolution of Biloxi Tourism (within shouting distance of this marker); Design for Future Beach Wade-In Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Middle Passage to Biloxi (within shouting distance of
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Other markers no longer nearby. Biloxi Lighthouse (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Biloxi Lighthouse (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Biloxi Beach Wade-In (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Landing of Pierre LeMoyne D'Iberville (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Biloxi Lighthouse. (Submitted on December 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 25, 2017
2. The Biloxi Lighthouse Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 16, 2024
3. The Biloxi Lighthouse Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 16, 2024
4. The Biloxi Lighthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
