Biloxi in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Astronaut Fred Haise
Biloxian
Fred's lifetime of accomplishment brought immense pride to his city, state and nation.
Artist Mary Ott Tremmel Davidson created this statue, which was dedicated on Feb. 13, 2022. She also created the statue of Biloxi's original explorer, Pierre LeMoyne Sieur D'Iberville, who founded Biloxi on Feb. 13, 1699.
Biloxi City Council
George Lawrence • Dixie Newman • Paul A. Tisdale • Felix Gines • Robert L. Deming III • Kenny Glavan • Nathan Barrett
Major funding provided by Mississippi Power, City of Biloxi, State of Mississippi
Technical and Special Assistance provided by Seymour Engineering
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1970.
Location. 30° 23.645′ N, 88° 54.06′ W. Marker is in Biloxi, Mississippi, in Harrison County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Beach Boulevard (U.S. 90) and Porter Avenue. Marker and statue are in the Biloxi Lighthouse parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1050 Beach Blvd, Biloxi MS 39530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Story of Apollo 13 (a few steps from this marker); Biloxi Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Biloxi Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Biloxi Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Sea Turtles of the Mississippi Sound (within shouting distance of this marker); Robinson-Maloney-Dantzler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Design for Future Beach Wade-In Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Biloxi Beach Wade-In (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Biloxi.
Also see . . . Apollo 13: Mission Details. Apollo 13 was supposed to land in the Fra Mauro area. An explosion on board forced Apollo 13 to circle the moon without landing. The Fra Mauro site was reassigned to Apollo 14. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) (Submitted on March 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.