Biloxi, Mississippi
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Harrison County Population: 3234 in 1890 5457 in 1900 8049 in 1910 10,937 in 1920 17,475 in 1940 37,425 in 1950 44,053 in 1960 Town incorporated: 2-8-1838 Post office: 12-23-1839 to present |
Next Town North- Oak Street
L&N Milepost 727.04 after 1921* (from Louisville, Ky.)
Next Town South- Seashore Campgrounds |
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1964 USGS topo map |
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HISTORY by Tony Howe:
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A northbound L&N passenger train stops at the Biloxi depot about 1912. |
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| BUSINESSES (per R.G. Dun & Co.)-
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Bernard- coffee house 1868 Jno.
H. Bossall- boarders 1868 Jacob
Elmer- dry goods & grocery 1868 Fewell
& Lilly- sawmill 1868 A
Kuhn- dry goods 1868 P.
Leyrand- blacksmith 1868 Philip
Schaefer- dry goods 1868 John
Sherar- coffee house 1868
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additional info, we would love to hear from you! We are always looking for
additional photos, too. Find our contact info below.
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For more information contact Tony Howe at tonyhowe76@yahoo.com or David S. Price at dsprice46@bellsouth.net