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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

Dec 2, 2015
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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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