Located in Harrison County, Mississippi, Gulfport was established in 1887. Hit by both Hurricane Camille (1969) and Katrina (2005). Mississippi's second-largest city.
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Founded1887|Population73,000|Peak73,000(2024)|CountyHarrison County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Gulfport, Mississippi
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1887Railroad Port: Gulf & Ship Island Railroad.
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1937Economic Development: Gulfport grew through textile manufacturing.
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1969Hurricane Camille: Category 5 devastation.
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2005Hurricane Katrina: Catastrophic damage; city largely destroyed.
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Complete Historical Timeline
1887Transport
Railroad Port
1937Industry
Economic Development
1969Disaster
Hurricane Camille
2005Disaster
Hurricane Katrina
Did You Know?
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Hit by both Hurricane Camille (1969) and Katrina (2005).
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Mississippi's second-largest city.
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The Gulf Coast casinos are a major economic driver.
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Gulfport is located in Harrison County, Mississippi.
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Gulfport was founded in 1887.
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