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Fun Facts About Biloxi, Mississippi:
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First European Settlement –
Biloxi was the first lasting European
settlement in French Louisiana,
established in 1699 by Pierre Le Moyne
D’Iberville, and the name comes from the
local Biloxi Native American tribe.
Lighthouse Legend – The iconic
Biloxi Lighthouse was built in
Baltimore, Maryland, and shipped south,
where it was completed in May 1848.
Historic Capital – For a short
time in the early 1700s, Biloxi was
the capital of the Louisiana Territory
before the seat was moved inland to New
Orleans.
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Seafood Capital – In the 1920s,
Biloxi was known as the “Seafood
Capital of the World,” famous for its fresh
Gulf seafood.
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Hurricane Survivor – The castiron Biloxi Lighthouse has survived
21 hurricanes since its construction in 1847.
Mardi Gras Origins – Mardi Gras
in Biloxi was first celebrated on
March 3, 1699, by D’Iberville and his men,
making it one of the oldest Mardi Gras
traditions in the New World.
Longest Man-Made Beach –
Biloxi and Harrison County boast the
longest man-made beach in the world,
stretching 26 miles along the Gulf Coast.
Military Hub – Keesler Air Force
Base, the largest electronics training
center in the world, is located in Biloxi.
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Cultural Diversity – The city is
known for its rich cultural diversity,
with Vietnamese, African American, and
other communities contributing to its
food, festivals and traditions.
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Historic Hotel – The
Magnolia Hotel, built in 1847,
is the oldest hotel still standing on the
Mississippi Coast.
