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Biloxi, Mississippi

Located in Harrison County, Mississippi, Biloxi was founded in 1699. Hurricane Katrina (2005) destroyed much of Biloxi's beachfront. One of the oldest European settlements on the Gulf Coast (1699 French colony).

Founded 1699 | Population 47,000 | Peak 47,000 (2024) | County Harrison County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Biloxi, Mississippi

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1699French Colony: One of oldest European settlements on Gulf.

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1749Economic Development: Biloxi grew through the oil and petroleum industry.

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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Biloxi's identity and economy.

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1969Camille: Hurricane Camille devastates coast.

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2005Katrina: Hurricane Katrina destroys much of city.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1699 Culture

French Colony

1749 Industry

Economic Development

1942 Government

Military Presence

1969 Disaster

Camille

2005 Disaster

Katrina

Did You Know?

Hurricane Katrina (2005) destroyed much of Biloxi's beachfront.

One of the oldest European settlements on the Gulf Coast (1699 French colony).

Keesler AFB is a major electronics and cyber training base.

Biloxi is located in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Biloxi has a population of approximately 47,000.

Famous People from Biloxi, Mississippi

Eric Roberts

Actor, Stage Actor · Born Apr 18, 1956 · Age 69

Fred Haise

Astronaut, Military Officer · Born Nov 14, 1933 · Age 92

Belladonna

Actor, Pornographic Actor · Born May 21, 1981 · Age 44

Laura Bailey

Voice Actor · Born May 28, 1981 · Age 44

Isaiah Canaan

Basketball Player · Born May 2, 1991 · Age 34

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