Preserving Biloxi’s history

Biloxi is one of the oldest cities in America and it is full of exciting and beautiful history.

Many landmarks were destroyed after Hurricane Katrina, but the city is doing its best to preserve its history. If you look closely while driving down the streets in Biloxi, you will notice many ‘Biloxi landmark’ plaques.

The houses that become historic landmarks must be over 50 years old and must be unique to Biloxi. There are around 160 houses in Biloxi that are registered as historic landmarks although around 70 of them were destroyed during Katrina.

Two more houses on Seal Avenue are expected to become historic landmarks next week.  Biloxi Historical Administrator Bill Raymond said, “If we let all of these older and important buildings go away, what do we have left? Modern architecture and there is nothing wrong with that, but what makes it different, contemporary architecture, that you can see in any other community.”

After a home becomes a historic landmark they receive extra protection from the city. If you think your home meets the criteria contact Bill Raymond at the Biloxi Visitors Center.