Gautier in Jackson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Gautier Beachfront Historic District
of Historic Places
Funded with support from the National Parks Service
and the Mississippi Department of Archives
and History
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 30° 22.447′ N, 88° 37.01′ W. Marker is in Gautier, Mississippi, in Jackson County. Marker is on Wind Drift Lane south of Graveline Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Wind Drift Ln, Gautier MS 39553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jennie Orrell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Twelve Oaks (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); McRae Family Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Creosote Works (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fernando Gautier and Sons Sawmill (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Old Place (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gautier School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Historic Gautier Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gautier.
Regarding Gautier Beachfront Historic District. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The Gautier Beachfront Historic District contains a residential enclave of historic homes along Pascagoula Bay, most built by descendants of Gautier settlers. The houses, built between 1896 and 1907, are generally vernacular in style built of high quality materials and generally well-maintained. The houses share certain characteristics including siting on large lots with mature shade trees and orientation toward the water. The period of significance is 1896, the date of construction of the oldest house, to 1968, when the historic L&N Depot was moved to its current location in the district, marking an end to the historic development of the district.
Also see . . .
1. Gautier Beachfront Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 2013. (Prepared by William M. Gatlin; via Mississippi Department of Archives and History) (Submitted on March 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. 1896 Gulf Coast Victorian Reduced to $1.29M in Gautier, Mississippi. Archived for-sale listing of the Henry and Laura Gautier House (Twelve Oaks) includes several photographs of the house and grounds. (Pricey Pads) (Submitted on March 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 14, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.