History of Gulfport, Mississippi, USA

1887 - Gulfport, Mississippi founded

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Gulfport was incorporated on July 28, 1898

1916
Gulfport, a banking post-town of Harrison co., Miss., on the Louisville and Nashville and the Gulf and Ship Island Rs., 13 miles SW. of Biloxi. It has canning-industries, lumber- and other mills, machine-shops, manufactures of fertilizers and cotton-seed oil, etc., and extensive trucking interests. Pop. in 1900, 1060.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1916 - Narrow Escape In Courthouse Fire For Jury Members. Biloxians on Collins Murder Jury Tell of Narrow Escape at Gulf Port This Morning. Judge Gleason Loses Coat At Courthouse.
Is Awakened by Smoke About 12:30 o’clock This Morning, but is Unaware of Danger and Turns Over for Second Nap-Jury Saves Records.

Biloxi, January 18. Members of the jury in the case of Ben Collins, charged with murder, who were locked down in the jury rooms of the courthouse during the fire, consider themselves fortunate in having escaped death in the conflagration that destroyed Harrison County’s courthouse. On the jury from a special venue were seven men from Biloxi and vicinity, these being Judge T.H. Gleason, Dan Peacock, Joe Ott, Willie Jones, Ed Fowler, Leo Ohr and J.A. Coody the latter residing in the Back Bay section.

Judge Gleason Loses Coat
Judge Gleason lost his coat in the fire, but declares that he is glad to have escaped without a more serious loss.

“I was awakened by smoke about 12:30 o’clock this morning,” he said this morning on his return to Biloxi in a conversation with a representative of The Daily Herald. “I am particularly susceptible to smoke and I... Read MORE...

1929 - Four Killed at Grade Crossing In Mississippi
GULFORT, Miss., Jan. 1. - (AP) - Four persons were killed, two injured seriously and one slightly hurt when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by a Louisville and Nashville east-bound passenger train at the 39th Avenue crossing here last night.

The dead are:
JOSEPH P. McNAMEE, operator of a meat market in Gulfort.
Mrs. CORRINE McMAMEE, his wife.
Miss MARY McMAMEE, 19, their daughter.
Mrs. INEZ DUCKWORTH, wife of Hobart Duckworth, flagman of the Gulf and Ship Island division of the Illinois Central Railroad.

The injured are:
Arthur D. Ludwig, Gulfport carpenter, and Miss Hazel Thompson, niece of Ludwig.

A young son of Duckworth was reported slightly injured. The condition of Ludwig and Miss Thompson was undetermined.
The Bee
Danville, Virginia
January 1, 1930

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Gulfport:
Gulf Islands Waterpark:

Dive into a day of fun at Gulf Islands Waterpark. This water park has a variety of slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools for visitors of all ages.

Beach Boulevard:

Take a stroll along Beach Boulevard, which runs parallel to the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy the beautiful beach views, grab some seafood from local restaurants, and maybe even catch a sunset.

Ship Island Excursions:

Hop on a ferry for a day trip to Ship Island. Relax on the pristine beaches, explore Fort Massachusetts, and perhaps do some snorkeling in the clear waters.

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center:

Ideal for families, this hands-on children's museum offers interactive exhibits and educational programs. It's a great place for kids to learn through play.

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival:

If you're visiting during the holiday season, don't miss the Harbor Lights Winter Festival. The harbor is transformed into a winter wonderland with dazzling light displays.

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