About this property
Biloxi Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Biloxi, Mississippi, adjacent to the Mississippi Sound of the Gulf of Mexico. The lighthouse has been maintained by female keepers for more years than any other lighthouse in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1987.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73001012. It was listed on October 2, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Biloxi Lighthouse listed on the National Register?
Biloxi Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Biloxi Lighthouse?
Biloxi Lighthouse is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Biloxi Lighthouse?
The period of significance for Biloxi Lighthouse is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Biloxi Lighthouse?
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