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

Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House

Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

1. Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House Marker

Inscription. Built ca. 1855 by Pierre Saucier, whose son was later mayor of Pass Christian, the two-story Greek Revival House located here had a central temple-like portico and square-columned galleries spanning its facade, and an octagonal Gothic Revival outbuilding on its grounds. It was later the home of renowned New Orleans theatre impresario David Bidwell. Known locally as "Union Quarters," the house was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Erected 2013 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Disasters • Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 30° 18.95′ N, 89° 14.585′ W. Marker is in Pass Christian, Mississippi, in Harrison County. It is on East Scenic Drive 0.1 miles west of Davis Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 247 East Scenic Drive, Pass Christian MS

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39571, 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: Scenic Drive Historic District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blues & Jazz in the Pass (about 500 feet away); Constitution of the United States of America (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Flag of the United States of America (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Liberty Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Declaration of Independence (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Star Spangled Banner (approx. ¼ mile away); Independence Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pass Christian.

More about this marker. Former location of

Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House Drawing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

2. Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House Drawing

historical marker "Union Quarters" that was inside the fence.

Also see . . . The Story of Union Quarters. The Pierre and Elizabeth Nicaise Saucier Home. (Submitted on August 30, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

House Marker & former location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

3. House Marker & former location

View of marker looking towards Gulf of Mexico image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

4. View of marker looking towards Gulf of Mexico

View east down Scenic Boulevard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

5. View east down Scenic Boulevard

Former "Union Quarters" Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Google Street View

6. Former "Union Quarters" Historical Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,979 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.