Gulfport in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
St. Therese Parish Hall
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 9, 2024
1. St. Therese Parish Hall Marker
Inscription.
St. Therese Parish Hall. . The St. Therese Parish Hall was built in 1941 by Rev. Joseph Hennessey, SSJ, across from the St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. Used by the parish for a variety of purposes, it was also a United States Service Organization (USO) center for African American military personnel serving on the Gulf Coast during World War II. Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie were among the performers who entertained citizens here. The parish hall was demolished in 1980 after heavy damage during Hurricane Frederic.
The St. Therese Parish Hall was built in 1941 by
Rev. Joseph Hennessey, SSJ, across from the
St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. Used by
the parish for a variety of purposes, it was also a
United States Service Organization (USO) center
for African American military personnel serving on
the Gulf Coast during World War II. Ella Fitzgerald
and Count Basie were among the performers who
entertained citizens here. The parish hall was
demolished in 1980 after heavy damage during
Hurricane Frederic.
Erected 2023 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Location. 30° 22.416′ N, 89° 6.313′ W. Marker is in Gulfport, Mississippi, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of 36th Avenue and 19th Street, on the right when traveling north on 36th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gulfport MS 39501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Felix Henry Dunn (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Magnolia Route
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 9, 2024
2. St. Therese Parish Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
