Bay St. Louis in Hancock County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Carter Church Designs
Erected 2021 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 30° 18.404′ N, 89° 20.248′ W. Marker is in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Blaize Avenue and Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south on Blaize Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Blaize Ave, Bay Saint Louis MS 39520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Missionary Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); 100 Men D.B.A. Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Spanish Customs House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Shieldsborough (approx. half a mile away); St. Stanislaus College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Our Lady of the Gulf (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Joseph's Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Publius Rutilius Rufus Pray (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay St. Louis.
Also see . . . Nelson Carter Church. Obituary for the well-known Mardi Gras fashion designer, who also created bridal, debutante, and special occasion clothing for children and women, including Carol Charming, Sandy Duncan and Elizabeth Taylor. (The Seacoast Echo, October 26, 2018) (Submitted on March 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.