Bay St. Louis in Hancock County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Carter Church Designs

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 9, 2024

1. Carter Church Designs Marker

Inscription. The studio of Carter Church (1943-2018), best known for his elaborate Mardi Gras costumes, was located here. In addition to creating costumes for Mardi Gras royal courts, Church and his husband, artist Yancy Pogue, played prominent roles in the Mardi Gras production industry from Mobile to New Orleans and actively supported the arts and culture of the Gulf Coast region, including the establishment of the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum. In 2020, the former studio became the home of The Arts of Hancock County.

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. It 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.

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: First Missionary Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); 100 Men D.B.A. Hall (approx.

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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.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 9, 2024

2. Carter Church Designs 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 347 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.