Biloxi in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

William Bartram Trail

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 5, 2013

1. William Bartram Trail Marker

Inscription. William Bartram, noted naturalist and journalist, traveled down the Mississippi and along the Gulf Coast in 1777. His observations of plant life, geography and inhabitants were published in 1791.

Erected 1991 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program, and the William Bartram Trails series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 30° 23.55′ N, 88° 53.121′ W. Marker is in Biloxi, Mississippi, in Harrison County. It can be reached from the intersection of Beach Boulevard (U.S. 90) and Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 693 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi MS 39530, 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: Biloxi City Park & Welcome Sign (within shouting distance of this marker); Biloxi (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Downtown Biloxi Walking Tour (about 400 feet away); Chris LeDoux (about 400 feet away); Brielmaier House (about 400 feet away); High Water Mark

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(about 400 feet away); Historic Downtown Biloxi (about 400 feet away); Biloxi Public Library 1925 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Biloxi.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . .
1. William Bartram. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 22, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)

2. William Bartram, 1739-1823. "Documenting the American South" entry (Submitted on November 22, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)

3. The Travels of William Bartram. official site of the Bartram Trail Conference (Submitted on November 22, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)

4. William Bartram in Georgia. New Georgia Encyclopedia (Submitted on November 22, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)

5. Famous Floridians: William Bartram. "Exploring Florida" entry (Submitted on November 22, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 5, 2013

2. William Bartram Trail Marker

William Bartram Trail Marker (View from South) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cleo Robertson, November 22, 2014

3. William Bartram Trail Marker (View from South)

Biloxi Park and Katrina Memorial across the street to the northwest. As photo was taken in mid-November, you can see the city is preparing for Christmas lighting display in the park.

William Bartram Trails Map image. Click for full size.

4. William Bartram Trails Map

The description of the Southeast and the discussion of Bartram’s Travels are based on the historical data presently available.

William Bartram Portrait image. Click for full size.

Public Domain by Charles Willson Peale

5. William Bartram Portrait

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,423 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on November 22, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 22, 2014, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.