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Historical Markers in Waveland, Mississippi

 
Clickable Map of Hancock County, Mississippi and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Hancock County, MS (36) Harrison County, MS (132) Pearl River County, MS (9) Stone County, MS (19) St. Bernard Parish, LA (69) St. Tammany Parish, LA (51)  HancockCounty(36) Hancock County (36)  HarrisonCounty(132) Harrison County (132)  PearlRiverCounty(9) Pearl River County (9)  StoneCounty(19) Stone County (19)  St.BernardParishLouisiana(69) St. Bernard Parish (69)  St.TammanyParish(51) St. Tammany Parish (51)
Bay St. Louis is the county seat for Hancock County
Waveland is in Hancock County
      Hancock County (36)  
ADJACENT TO HANCOCK COUNTY
      Harrison County (132)  
      Pearl River County (9)  
      Stone County (19)  
      St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana (69)  
      St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana (51)  
 
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1 Mississippi, Hancock County, Waveland — Brown's Vineyard
Located at this site, Brown's Vineyard, established 1874, was a popular resort during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The wine, produced on site from scuppernong grapes, was marketed and sold across the United States. The vineyard, which . . . Map (db m49061) HM
2 Mississippi, Hancock County, Waveland — From the People of Waveland
In appreciation and gratitude to all who gave their time, energy, and money to help us recover from Hurricane Camille. On August 17, 1969 our city was devastated, but those who cared came to her rescue.Map (db m108426) HM
3 Mississippi, Hancock County, Waveland — Gulfside Assembly
Originally called the Gulfside Chatauqua and Camp Meeting Ground, Gulfside was founded in 1923 by Robert E. Jones, the first black Methodist Bishop. At the time, it was the only resort in the Gulf Region open to black Methodists. In 1980, Gulfside . . . Map (db m108598) HM
4 Mississippi, Hancock County, Waveland — Hurricane Katrina2005
Never has there been such a volunteer effort than was shown after Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. We thank all who came to our aid and gave us hope and help after the devastation of this storm. May God Bless.Map (db m108392) HM
5 Mississippi, Hancock County, Waveland — Sea Song Plantation
The home of Andrew Jackson, Jr., a nephew and the adopted son of President Jackson, was located here. Jackson and his wife Sarah, who named the plantation, lived here just before the Civil War. The Jacksons sold the property in 1861. The house, . . . Map (db m108577) HM
6 Mississippi, Hancock County, Waveland — The "Pirate House"
According to local tradition, the "Pirate House," located here, was built as early as 1802 and was frequented by famed pirate Jean Lafitte and his associates. Later remodeled as a Greek Revival structure, the house is believed to have a secret . . . Map (db m108459) HM
 
 
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May. 2, 2024