National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrison County, Mississippi facts for kids

Location of Harrison County in Mississippi

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.

This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted March 31, 2017.

Current listings

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	E. Barq Pop Factory		May 18, 1984 (#84002164)	140 Keller Avenue 30°23′45″N 88°52′41″W	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		September 3, 1971 (#71000448)	200 West Beach Boulevard 30°23′40″N 88°58′12″W	Biloxi	Post-war home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina, but restored.
4	Thomas and Melinda Benton House		August 9, 2002 (#02000857)	14115 Rippy Road 30°25′28″N 89°04′22″W	Gulfport	Constructed circa 1870, private ownership
5	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	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		January 18, 1973 (#73001011)	410 East Bayview Avenue 30°24′43″N 88°52′58″W	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		October 3, 1973 (#73001012)	On U.S. Route 90 at Porter Avenue 30°23′39″N 88°54′04″W	Biloxi	Badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina but fully restored and reopened in 2010.
8	Biloxi Veterans Administration Medical Center		February 14, 2002 (#02000045)	400 Veterans Avenue 30°24′56″N 88°56′35″W	Biloxi	Constructed 1932-33
9	Bond-Grant House		May 18, 1984 (#84002169)	932 West Howard Avenue 30°23′51″N 88°53′39″W	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	Gulfport
11	Brunet-Fourchy House		May 18, 1984 (#84002173)	138 Magnolia Street Mall 30°23′39″N 88°53′18″W	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	Gulfport
13	Clemens House		May 18, 1984 (#84002180)	764 Water Street 30°23′42″N 88°53′16″W	Biloxi	Constructed as residence circa 1850. Commercial business location 2011.
14	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	Pass Christian	Constructed in 1917, the Pineville Presbyterian Church is part of the Cuevas Rural Historic District
15	G.B. Dantzler House		December 1, 1989 (#89002051)	1238 East Beach Boulevard 30°22′19″N 89°04′24″W	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	Biloxi
17	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	Gulfport	Constructed 1859-1866 for national defense. Gulf Islands National Seashore tourist attraction.
18	French Warehouse Site		December 13, 1991 (#91001768)	Gulf Islands National Seashore 30°14′11″N 88°53′23″W	Ocean Springs	Remnants of warehouse complex established on Ship Island circa 1717.
19	Gulf Coast Center for the Arts		May 8, 1984 (#84002187)	124 Lameuse Street 30°23′40″N 88°53′13″W	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	Gulfport
21	Gulfport Army Air Field Hangar		March 21, 2011 (#11000111)	4455 Hewes Avenue 30°24′18″N 89°03′47″W	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		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	Gulfport	Historic commercial area for the City of Gulfport
23	Gulfport Veterans Administration Medical Center Historic District		January 15, 2014 (#13001080)	200 Beach Blvd. 30°22′41″N 89°03′08″W	Gulfport	Constructed 1920-1950; served as Veterans Administration Medical Center until Hurricane Katrina resulted in its closure in 2005
24	Gunston Hall		September 9, 2014 (#14000564)	1694 Beach Blvd. 30°23′38″N 88°56′18″W	Biloxi	Completed in 1905 as a home. Became White Pillars Restaurant, 1970-89.
25	Hewes Building		October 7, 1982 (#82000575)	2505 14th Street 30°22′04″N 89°05′36″W	Gulfport	Constructed 1903-04 in Italian Renaissance architectural style. Commercial business location.
26	House at 638 East Howard Avenue		July 17, 1986 (#86001673)	638 East Howard Avenue 30°23′46″N 88°53′00″W	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	Biloxi
29	Magnolia Hotel		March 14, 1973 (#73001013)	137 Rue Magnolia 30°23′41″N 88°53′22″W	Biloxi	Constructed in 1847, now a museum
30	Nativity BVM Cathedral		May 18, 1984 (#84002193)	870 West Howard Avenue 30°23′49″N 88°53′28″W	Biloxi	Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic), constructed in 1902
31	Peoples Bank of Biloxi		May 18, 1984 (#84002195)	152 Lameuse Street 30°23′46″N 88°53′13″W	Biloxi	Constructed in 1914
32	W.J. Quarles House and Cottage		October 16, 1980 (#80002244)	181 East Old Pass Road 30°21′09″N 89°09′07″W	Long Beach	Constructed circa 1892. Quarles House was moved from original location, undergoing restoration 2013.
33	Redding House		May 18, 1984 (#84002197)	770 Jackson Street 30°23′44″N 88°53′16″W	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	Biloxi
35	Saenger Theater		May 18, 1984 (#84002200)	170 Reynoir Street 30°23′50″N 88°53′24″W	Biloxi	Constructed 1928-28, serves as venue for performing arts
36	Scenic Drive Historic District		May 7, 1979 (#79001309)	Scenic Drive 30°19′04″N 89°14′28″W	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		May 18, 1984 (#84002201)	782 Water Street 30°23′41″N 88°53′18″W	Biloxi	Also known as Spanish House. Constructed circa 1846, used as commercial business in 2011
38	Seashore Campground School		May 18, 1984 (#84002204)	1410 Leggett Drive 30°23′44″N 88°55′12″W	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	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	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	Gulfport
42	Suter House		May 18, 1984 (#84002205)	1012 Tullier Court 30°23′50″N 88°53′56″W	Biloxi	Constructed circa 1885, private residence
43	Glenn Swetman House		May 18, 1984 (#84002206)	1596 Glenn Swetman Street 30°23′43″N 88°55′57″W	Biloxi	Constructed in 1926, private residence
44	Turkey Creek Community Historic District		March 21, 2007 (#07000173)	Rippy Road and environs 30°25′25″N 89°04′37″W	Gulfport	Turkey Creek Community is an African American settlement dating from circa 1870.
45	U.S. Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse		January 30, 1978 (#78001600)	140 Lameuse Street 30°23′43″N 88°53′13″W	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		March 19, 1984 (#84002209)	2421 13th Street 30°22′00″N 89°05′33″W	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	Biloxi	Boundary alterations (increases and decreases) listed on June 4, 2015
48	H.S. and Mattie M. Walker House		September 10, 2014 (#14000565)	1114 32nd Ave. 30°21′56″N 89°06′01″W	Gulfport
49	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	Biloxi	View is within Old Biloxi Cemetery
50	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	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	Biloxi	Constructed circa 1850. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
2	Biloxi's Tivoli Hotel		May 18, 1984 (#84002167)	November 5, 2008	420 Beach Boulevard 30°23′38″N 88°52′26″W	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	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		May 18, 1984 (#84002177)	November 5, 2008	Bellman Street 30°23′48″N 88°52′54″W	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		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		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	Gulfport	Listing replaced by Gulfport Harbor Square Commercial Historic District
8	Hermann House		May 18, 1984 (#84002189)	November 5, 2008	523 East Beach Boulevard 30°23′35″N 88°52′23″W	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		July 31, 1972 (#72000692)	July 16, 2008	720 East Beach Boulevard 30°22′32″N 89°03′48″W	Gulfport	Known as Grass Lawn. Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.
13	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		November 5, 1976 (#76001095)	July 16, 2008	360 East Beach Boulevard 30°23′35″N 88°52′18″W	Biloxi	Destroyed by Hurricane Katrina August 29, 2005.