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Gulfport, Mississippi

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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Founded 1887 | Population 73,000 | Peak 73,000 (2024) | County Harrison County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Gulfport, Mississippi

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1887 Railroad Port: Gulf & Ship Island Railroad.
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1937 Economic Development: Gulfport grew through textile manufacturing.
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1969 Hurricane Camille: Category 5 devastation.
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2005 Hurricane Katrina: Catastrophic damage; city largely destroyed.
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Latest News in Gulfport

Jul 31, 2026
Mother Gets Text From Friend Asking If She Knows Her Daughter Is Dating A ‘Black Person’, Her Response Goes Viral 
In the heartland of Mississippi, a mom is making waves on social media, pushing back against judgment that reached her doorstep re…
May 23, 2016
Republican Landslide Projected Ahead Mississippi Elections
Jackson, Mississippi (May 23, 2016) – As voters geared up for key elections in the state, polls pointed to a commanding Republic…
Feb 8, 2016
New Food Stamp Restrictions Begin Implementation Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – On February 8, 2016, Mississippi rolled out new restrictions for its food stamp program, marking a significant …
Jan 16, 2016
Mississippi Cop Recounts Efforts Save Man Burning Car Wreck
Jackson, Mississippi – On a chilly January night in 2016, a local police officer shared a gripping account of his desperate figh…
Jan 6, 2016
Mississippi Lawmakers Fail Change Flag
Jackson, Mississippi (January 6, 2016) – Mississippi lawmakers hit a roadblock on Wednesday when they failed to pass a bill that…
Dec 2, 2015
Mississippi Governor Stands Proclaiming April Confederate Heritage Month
Jackson, Mississippi – On December 2, 2015, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant dug in his heels over a controversial decision to d…

Complete Historical Timeline

1887 Transport
Railroad Port
1937 Industry
Economic Development
1969 Disaster
Hurricane Camille
2005 Disaster
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.

Famous People from Gulfport, Mississippi

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Brett Favre
Nascar Team Owner, American Football Player · Born Oct 10, 1969 · Age 56
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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Basketball Player · Born Mar 9, 1969 · Age 56
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Israel Broussard
Actor, Television Actor · Born Aug 22, 1994 · Age 31
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Steven Palazzo
Politician, Accountant · Born Feb 21, 1970 · Age 56
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Tavis Smiley
Businessperson, Television Producer · Born Sep 13, 1964 · Age 61

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