National Register of Historic Places

Old Bay St. Louis Historic District

Bay St. Louis, Hancock County, Mississippi
Listed
July 7, 2010
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
10000441

About this property

The Old Bay St. Louis Historic District is a historic district in the small coastal town of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, US. The district is composed of 504 acres (204 ha) and contains 939 resources, including 681 contributing properties. In 1980, the National Park Service had certified the boundaries of four historic districts in the city. The earlier four historic district were named the Beach Boulevard Historic District, Washington Street Historic District, Sycamore Street Historic District, and Main Street Historic District. The city's districts were reassessed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005 and reclassified as the Old Bay St. Louis Historic District. It has been listed by the National Register of Historic Places since July 8, 2010.

Location

Bay St. Louis, Hancock County, Mississippi
30.31928, -89.32784

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Main Street Historic District
Listed
1 mi
Washington Street Historic District
Modern
1.2 mi
Beach Boulevard Historic District
Modern
1.2 mi
Sycamore Street Historic District
Modern
1.2 mi
Webb School/Gulf Coast Community Action Agency
Pre Contact
1.2 mi

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When was Old Bay St. Louis Historic District listed on the National Register?

Old Bay St. Louis Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Old Bay St. Louis Historic District?

Old Bay St. Louis Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Bay St. Louis Historic District?

The period of significance for Old Bay St. Louis Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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