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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

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…
Nov 24, 2015
Mississippi Governor April Confederate History Month
JACKSON, Miss. – In a move that stirred up old tensions in the Deep South, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant declared April as Co…

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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