Biloxi Lighthouse
The original site of the light was a sand bluff. Neglect during the war years and the subsequent failure of a retaining wall in 1867 caused the tower to lean two feet off center. In danger of toppling into the Mississippi Sound, the tower was righted by excavating under the north side. Also heavily rusted the tower was given a coating of black coal tar, thus giving rise to a popular local myth that the community had painted the structure black to mourn the death of Lincoln. The lighthouse was repainted white.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 30° 23.656′ N, 88° 54.074′ W. Marker was in Biloxi, Mississippi, in Harrison County
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Regionally, this marker was in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Biloxi Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Biloxi Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Astronaut Fred Haise (within shouting distance of this marker); Design for Future Beach Wade-In Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Middle Passage to Biloxi (within shouting distance of this marker); A love letter to Biloxi (within shouting distance of this marker); Sea Turtles of the Mississippi Sound (within shouting distance of this marker); The Story of Apollo 13 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Biloxi.
Other markers no longer nearby. Biloxi Lighthouse (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Biloxi Beach Wade-In (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Additional commentary.
1. This marker removed.
A standard Mississippi Archives and History marker Biloxi Lighthouse is at these coordinates instead of this one.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on March 23, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
