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This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrison County, Mississippi.

This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a map.

There are 53 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county, including 1 National Historic Landmark. Another 14 properties were once listed but have been removed.


Current listings

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 E. Barq Pop Factory
E. Barq Pop Factory
May 18, 1984
(#84002164)
140 Keller Avenue
30°23′45″N 88°52′41″W / 30.39595°N 88.878131°W / 30.39595; -88.878131 (E. Barq Pop Factory)
Biloxi Barq's root beer was created by Edward C. Barq in 1898 and was produced on this site until 1936.
2 Raymond Bass Site (22HR636)
February 26, 1987
(#87000230)
Address Restricted
Biloxi Domestic camp site, 1499-1000 AD
3 Beauvoir
Beauvoir
September 3, 1971
(#71000448)
200 West Beach Boulevard
30°23′40″N 88°58′12″W / 30.394444°N 88.97°W / 30.394444; -88.97 (Beauvoir)
Biloxi Post-war home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, but restored.
4 Thomas and Melinda Benton House
Thomas and Melinda Benton House
August 9, 2002
(#02000857)
14115 Rippy Road
30°25′28″N 89°04′22″W / 30.424436°N 89.072647°W / 30.424436; -89.072647 (Thomas and Melinda Benton House)
Gulfport Constructed circa 1870, private ownership
5 Biloxi Downtown Historic District
Biloxi Downtown Historic District
September 3, 1998
(#98001139)
Roughly along Howard Avenue, from Reynoir Street to Lameuse Street; also Roughly bounded by Rue Magnolia, Howard Ave., Main & Water Sts.
30°23′47″N 88°53′19″W / 30.396389°N 88.888611°W / 30.396389; -88.888611 (Biloxi Downtown Historic District)
Biloxi View northwest from intersection of Howard Avenue and Lameuse Street, Biloxi; second set of address represents a boundary increase 2015-01-13
6 Biloxi Garden Center
Biloxi Garden Center
January 18, 1973
(#73001011)
410 East Bayview Avenue
30°24′43″N 88°52′58″W / 30.411944°N 88.882778°W / 30.411944; -88.882778 (Biloxi Garden Center)
Biloxi Also known as Old Brick House. Badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, but restored and rededicated in 2011. Now used as a museum and venue for community events.
7 Biloxi Lighthouse
Biloxi Lighthouse
October 3, 1973
(#73001012)
On U.S. Route 90 at Porter Avenue
30°23′39″N 88°54′04″W / 30.394167°N 88.901111°W / 30.394167; -88.901111 (Biloxi Lighthouse)
Biloxi Badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina but fully restored and reopened in 2010.
8 Biloxi Veterans Administration Medical Center
Biloxi Veterans Administration Medical Center
February 14, 2002
(#02000045)
400 Veterans Avenue
30°24′56″N 88°56′35″W / 30.415494°N 88.943011°W / 30.415494; -88.943011 (Biloxi Veterans Administration Medical Center)
Biloxi Constructed 1932-33
9 Bond-Grant House
Bond-Grant House
May 18, 1984
(#84002169)
932 West Howard Avenue
30°23′51″N 88°53′39″W / 30.397619°N 88.89415°W / 30.397619; -88.89415 (Bond-Grant House)
Biloxi Serves as Biloxi Visitor's Center
10 Broadmoor Place Historic District
September 28, 2015
(#15000665)
Roughly bounded by Pine & Cypress Aves., 25th & 22nd Sts.
30°22′45″N 89°04′16″W / 30.3792°N 89.0711°W / 30.3792; -89.0711 (Broadmoor Place Historic District)
Gulfport
11 Brunet-Fourchy House
Brunet-Fourchy House
May 18, 1984
(#84002173)
138 Magnolia Street Mall
30°23′39″N 88°53′18″W / 30.394167°N 88.888333°W / 30.394167; -88.888333 (Brunet-Fourchy House)
Biloxi Constructed circa 1835, adapted as restaurant 1964
12 Central Gulfport Historic District
January 19, 2016
(#15000986)
Roughly bounded by 24th & 17th Sts., 18th & 23rd Aves.
30°22′32″N 89°05′15″W / 30.375460°N 89.087370°W / 30.375460; -89.087370 (Central Gulfport Historic District)
Gulfport
13 Clemens House
Clemens House
May 18, 1984
(#84002180)
764 Water Street
30°23′42″N 88°53′16″W / 30.394906°N 88.887781°W / 30.394906; -88.887781 (Clemens House)
Biloxi Constructed as residence circa 1850. Commercial business location 2011.
14 Cuevas Rural Historic District
Cuevas Rural Historic District
November 10, 2010
(#10000902)
Menge Avenue running north-south between Red Creek Road and Fahrion Drive
30°21′20″N 89°13′03″W / 30.355556°N 89.2175°W / 30.355556; -89.2175 (Cuevas Rural Historic District)
Pass Christian Constructed in 1917, the Pineville Presbyterian Church is part of the Cuevas Rural Historic District
15 G.B. Dantzler House
G.B. Dantzler House
December 1, 1989
(#89002051)
1238 East Beach Boulevard
30°22′19″N 89°04′24″W / 30.371944°N 89.073333°W / 30.371944; -89.073333 (G.B. Dantzler House)
Gulfport Constructed 1924 in Spanish architectural style, private residence
16 East Howard Avenue Historic District
May 29, 2015
(#15000297)
Roughly bounded by Dukate, Nixon, Jefferson & Holley Sts., Peyton Dr. & Comfort Pl.
30°23′47″N 88°52′47″W / 30.3964°N 88.8796°W / 30.3964; -88.8796 (East Howard Avenue Historic District)
Biloxi
17 Fort Massachusetts
Fort Massachusetts
June 21, 1971
(#71000067)
South of Gulfport on Ship Island, in Gulf Islands National Seashore
30°12′36″N 88°58′23″W / 30.21°N 88.973056°W / 30.21; -88.973056 (Fort Massachusetts)
Gulfport Constructed 1859-1866 for national defense. Gulf Islands National Seashore tourist attraction.
18 French Warehouse Site
French Warehouse Site
December 13, 1991
(#91001768)
Gulf Islands National Seashore
30°14′11″N 88°53′23″W / 30.236389°N 88.889722°W / 30.236389; -88.889722 (French Warehouse Site)
Ocean Springs Remnants of warehouse complex established on Ship Island circa 1717.
19 Gulf Coast Center for the Arts
Gulf Coast Center for the Arts
May 8, 1984
(#84002187)
124 Lameuse Street
30°23′40″N 88°53′13″W / 30.394506°N 88.887025°W / 30.394506; -88.887025 (Gulf Coast Center for the Arts)
Biloxi Also known as old Biloxi Public Library.
20 Gulf Gardens Historic District
September 9, 2016
(#16000615)
Roughly bounded by 34th Ave., Terrace Dr., 18th & 15th Sts.
30°22′16″N 89°06′18″W / 30.371197°N 89.105044°W / 30.371197; -89.105044 (Gulf Gardens Historic District)
Gulfport
21 Gulfport Army Air Field Hangar
Gulfport Army Air Field Hangar
March 21, 2011
(#11000111)
4455 Hewes Avenue
30°24′18″N 89°03′47″W / 30.405131°N 89.062953°W / 30.405131; -89.062953 (Gulfport Army Air Field Hangar)
Gulfport Built in 1944-45, the hangar was used to train combat crews to operate the B-29 Superfortress. From 1947-63, it was the passenger terminal for the Gulfport Municipal Airport.
22 Gulfport Harbor Square Commercial Historic District
Gulfport Harbor Square Commercial Historic District
October 25, 2011
(#11000762)
Roughly between 23rd & 28th Aves., 13th St. & 25th Ave. to junction with 17th St.
30°22′10″N 89°05′34″W / 30.369444°N 89.092778°W / 30.369444; -89.092778 (Gulfport Harbor Square Commercial Historic District)
Gulfport Historic commercial area for the City of Gulfport
23 Gulfport Veterans Administration Medical Center Historic District
Gulfport Veterans Administration Medical Center Historic District
January 15, 2014
(#13001080)
200 Beach Blvd.
30°22′41″N 89°03′08″W / 30.378105°N 89.052356°W / 30.378105; -89.052356 (Gulfport Veterans Administration Medical Center Historic District)
Gulfport Constructed 1920-1950; served as Veterans Administration Medical Center until Hurricane Katrina resulted in its closure in 2005
24 Gunston Hall
Gunston Hall
September 9, 2014
(#14000564)
1694 Beach Blvd.
30°23′38″N 88°56′18″W / 30.3939°N 88.9383°W / 30.3939; -88.9383 (Gunston Hall)
Biloxi Completed in 1905 as a home. Became White Pillars Restaurant, 1970-89.
25 Hewes Building
Hewes Building
October 7, 1982
(#82000575)
2505 14th Street
30°22′04″N 89°05′36″W / 30.367911°N 89.093322°W / 30.367911; -89.093322 (Hewes Building)
Gulfport Constructed 1903-04 in Italian Renaissance architectural style. Commercial business location.
26 House at 638 East Howard Avenue
House at 638 East Howard Avenue
July 17, 1986
(#86001673)
638 East Howard Avenue
30°23′46″N 88°53′00″W / 30.396197°N 88.883211°W / 30.396197; -88.883211 (House at 638 East Howard Avenue)
Biloxi Constructed as residence circa 1900. Commercial business location 2011.
27 JOSEPHINE (Shipwreck)
November 22, 2000
(#00001402)
Address Restricted
Biloxi A sidewheel steamer built in 1867, foundered in a storm in 1881.
28 Lameuse Street Historic District
June 1, 2015
(#15000301)
Roughly 200-300 blocks Lameuse St., 300 block Haise St. and 300 block of Main St.
30°24′11″N 88°53′14″W / 30.4031°N 88.8872°W / 30.4031; -88.8872 (Lameuse Street Historic District)
Biloxi
29 Magnolia Hotel
Magnolia Hotel
March 14, 1973
(#73001013)
137 Rue Magnolia
30°23′41″N 88°53′22″W / 30.394664°N 88.889342°W / 30.394664; -88.889342 (Magnolia Hotel)
Biloxi Constructed in 1847, now a museum
30 Nativity BVM Cathedral
Nativity BVM Cathedral
May 18, 1984
(#84002193)
870 West Howard Avenue
30°23′49″N 88°53′28″W / 30.396944°N 88.891111°W / 30.396944; -88.891111 (Nativity BVM Cathedral)
Biloxi Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic), constructed in 1902
31 Peoples Bank of Biloxi
Peoples Bank of Biloxi
May 18, 1984
(#84002195)
152 Lameuse Street
30°23′46″N 88°53′13″W / 30.396158°N 88.886919°W / 30.396158; -88.886919 (Peoples Bank of Biloxi)
Biloxi Constructed in 1914
32 W.J. Quarles House and Cottage
W.J. Quarles House and Cottage
October 16, 1980
(#80002244)
181 East Old Pass Road
30°21′09″N 89°09′07″W / 30.352478°N 89.151975°W / 30.352478; -89.151975 (W.J. Quarles House and Cottage)
Long Beach Constructed circa 1892. Quarles House was moved from original location, undergoing restoration 2013.
33 Redding House
Redding House
May 18, 1984
(#84002197)
770 Jackson Street
30°23′44″N 88°53′16″W / 30.395556°N 88.887778°W / 30.395556; -88.887778 (Redding House)
Biloxi Constructed in 1908, serves as venue for receptions and public gatherings
34 Reynoir Street Historic District
January 13, 2015
(#14001153)
200 blk. Reynoir St.
30°24′03″N 88°53′25″W / 30.4008°N 88.8903°W / 30.4008; -88.8903 (Reynoir Street Historic District)
Biloxi
35 Saenger Theater
Saenger Theater
May 18, 1984
(#84002200)
170 Reynoir Street
30°23′50″N 88°53′24″W / 30.397244°N 88.890103°W / 30.397244; -88.890103 (Saenger Theater)
Biloxi Constructed 1928-28, serves as venue for performing arts
36 Scenic Drive Historic District
Scenic Drive Historic District
May 7, 1979
(#79001309)
Scenic Drive
30°19′04″N 89°14′28″W / 30.317778°N 89.241111°W / 30.317778; -89.241111 (Scenic Drive Historic District)
Pass Christian Out of 135 historic properties along Pass Christian's Scenic Drive Historic District, 70 were destroyed by, or subsequently demolished because of Hurricane Katrina
37 Scherer House
Scherer House
May 18, 1984
(#84002201)
782 Water Street
30°23′41″N 88°53′18″W / 30.394819°N 88.888406°W / 30.394819; -88.888406 (Scherer House)
Biloxi Also known as Spanish House. Constructed circa 1846, used as commercial business in 2011
38 Seashore Campground School
Seashore Campground School
May 18, 1984
(#84002204)
1410 Leggett Drive
30°23′44″N 88°55′12″W / 30.395556°N 88.92°W / 30.395556; -88.92 (Seashore Campground School)
Biloxi Church School constructed in 1915
39 Second Street Historic District
January 19, 2016
(#15000987)
Along 2nd St.
30°21′04″N 89°08′44″W / 30.351159°N 89.145648°W / 30.351159; -89.145648 (Second Street Historic District)
Gulfport
40 Soria City Historic District
September 28, 2015
(#15000666)
Roughly bounded by 17th & Bullis Aves., 21st, 22nd & 20th Sts.
30°22′35″N 89°04′43″W / 30.3763°N 89.0787°W / 30.3763; -89.0787 (Soria City Historic District)
Gulfport
41 Southwest Gulfport Historic District
May 16, 2016
(#16000281)
Bounded by Railroad, 15th, 11th, 9th & Central Sts., 32nd, 36th, 37th, 42nd, 43rd & 34th Aves.
30°21′52″N 89°06′29″W / 30.364445°N 89.108167°W / 30.364445; -89.108167 (Southwest Gulfport Historic District)
Gulfport
42 Suter House
Suter House
May 18, 1984
(#84002205)
1012 Tullier Court
30°23′50″N 88°53′56″W / 30.397222°N 88.898889°W / 30.397222; -88.898889 (Suter House)
Biloxi Constructed circa 1885, private residence
43 Glenn Swetman House
Glenn Swetman House
May 18, 1984
(#84002206)
1596 Glenn Swetman Street
30°23′43″N 88°55′57″W / 30.395278°N 88.9325°W / 30.395278; -88.9325 (Glenn Swetman House)
Biloxi Constructed in 1926, private residence
44 Turkey Creek Community Historic District
Turkey Creek Community Historic District
March 21, 2007
(#07000173)
Rippy Road and environs
30°25′25″N 89°04′37″W / 30.423589°N 89.076917°W / 30.423589; -89.076917 (Turkey Creek Community Historic District)
Gulfport Turkey Creek Community is an African American settlement dating from circa 1870.
45 U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse
U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse
January 30, 1978
(#78001600)
140 Lameuse Street
30°23′43″N 88°53′13″W / 30.395397°N 88.886919°W / 30.395397; -88.886919 (U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse)
Biloxi Also known as Biloxi City Hall. Constructed 1905-08 in Neoclassical Architectural Style. Location of Biloxi City Hall.
46 US Post Office and Customhouse
US Post Office and Customhouse
March 19, 1984
(#84002209)
2421 13th Street
30°22′00″N 89°05′33″W / 30.366667°N 89.0925°W / 30.366667; -89.0925 (US Post Office and Customhouse)
Gulfport Building offered for sale in 2010
47 Upper West Central Historic District
May 29, 2015
(#15000302)
Roughly bounded by Hopkins Blvd., CSXRR, Iroquois, Esposito & Division Sts.
30°24′01″N 88°53′48″W / 30.4004°N 88.8967°W / 30.4004; -88.8967 (Upper West Central Historic District)
Biloxi Boundary alterations (increases and decreases) listed on June 4, 2015
48 H.S. and Mattie M. Walker House
H.S. and Mattie M. Walker House
September 10, 2014
(#14000565)
1114 32nd Ave.
30°21′56″N 89°06′01″W / 30.3655°N 89.1002°W / 30.3655; -89.1002 (H.S. and Mattie M. Walker House)
Gulfport
49 West Beach Historic District
West Beach Historic District
May 18, 1984
(#84002210)
Roughly U.S. Route 90 between Rosell and Chalmers Avenue
30°23′46″N 88°54′38″W / 30.396111°N 88.910556°W / 30.396111; -88.910556 (West Beach Historic District)
Biloxi View is within Old Biloxi Cemetery
50 West Central Historic District
West Central Historic District
May 18, 1984
(#84002212)
Roughly bounded by U.S. Route 90, Hopkins Boulevard, and Howard and Benachi Avenues
30°23′45″N 88°53′53″W / 30.395833°N 88.898056°W / 30.395833; -88.898056 (West Central Historic District)
Biloxi Historic structure (house) at intersection of Seal Avenue and West Howard Avenue

Former listings

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 Bailey House
May 18, 1984
(#84002160)
November 5, 2008
1333 East Beach Boulevard
30°23′41″N 88°54′58″W / 30.394722°N 88.916111°W / 30.394722; -88.916111 (Bailey House)
Biloxi Constructed circa 1850. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
2 Biloxi's Tivoli Hotel
Biloxi's Tivoli Hotel
May 18, 1984
(#84002167)
November 5, 2008
420 Beach Boulevard
30°23′38″N 88°52′26″W / 30.3939°N 88.8739°W / 30.3939; -88.8739 (Biloxi's Tivoli Hotel)
Biloxi Constructed circa 1926, demolished May 2006 after damage by Hurricane Katrina.
3 Brielmaier House
May 18, 1984
(#84002170)
July 16, 2008
710 Beach Boulevard
30°23′36″N 88°53′10″W / 30.393381°N 88.8861°W / 30.393381; -88.8861 (Brielmaier House)
Biloxi Constructed circa 1895. Was delisted in 1986 after the house was moved from its original location, and was readded to the Register in 1995. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
4 Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer
May 18, 1984
(#84002177)
November 5, 2008
Bellman Street
30°23′48″N 88°52′54″W / 30.3967°N 88.8817°W / 30.3967; -88.8817 (Church of the Redeemer)
Biloxi Constructed circa 1874. Heavily damaged by Hurricane Camille on August 17, 1969 but rebuilt. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005 and demolished. The Hurricane Camille Memorial that was dedicated on October 2, 2007 remains on the site.
5 Fisherman's Cottage
March 9, 1990
(#84002182)
July 16, 2008
138 Lameuse Street
Biloxi Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
6 Gillis House
Gillis House
May 17, 1973
(#78001599)
July 16, 2008
513 East Beach Boulevard
Biloxi Originally Listed in 1973. Removed from register in 1977, restored in 1978. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
7 Harbor Square Historic District
Harbor Square Historic District
August 13, 1985
(#85001788)
October 25, 2011
Roughly bounded by the former Louisville and Nashville railroad line, 23rd Avenue, 13th Street and 27th Avenue
30°22′05″N 89°05′35″W / 30.3681°N 89.0931°W / 30.3681; -89.0931 (Harbor Square Historic District)
Gulfport Listing replaced by Gulfport Harbor Square Commercial Historic District
8 Hermann House
Hermann House
May 18, 1984
(#84002189)
November 5, 2008
523 East Beach Boulevard
30°23′35″N 88°52′23″W / 30.3931°N 88.8731°W / 30.3931; -88.8731 (Hermann House)
Biloxi Constructed circa 1850. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
9 Finley B. Hewes House
August 15, 2002
(#78001599)
July 16, 2008
604 East Beach Boulevard
Gulfport Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
10 House at 771 Water Street
May 18, 1984
(#84002191)
July 16, 2008
771 Water Street
Biloxi Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
11 MARGARET EMILIE
April 13, 1973
(#73001010)
1989
1036 Fred Haise Blvd.
Biloxi Destroyed in 1988
12 Milner House
Milner House
July 31, 1972
(#72000692)
July 16, 2008
720 East Beach Boulevard
30°22′32″N 89°03′48″W / 30.375531°N 89.063267°W / 30.375531; -89.063267 (Milner House)
Gulfport Known as Grass Lawn. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
13 Pleasant Reed House
Pleasant Reed House
January 11, 1979
(#79001308)
July 16, 2008
928 Elmer Street
Biloxi Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
14 Toledano-Philbrick-Tullis House
Toledano-Philbrick-Tullis House
November 5, 1976
(#76001095)
July 16, 2008
360 East Beach Boulevard
30°23′35″N 88°52′18″W / 30.393056°N 88.871667°W / 30.393056; -88.871667 (Toledano-Philbrick-Tullis House)
Biloxi Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
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