Biloxi, Mississippi was incorporated as a town in 1838 and as a city in 1896. Biloxi currently has a population of 50,644 people. Biloxi is located on a peninsula between the Biloxi Bay and the Mississippi Sound on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Industries in Biloxi include fishing and boat building, the packing and shipping of shrimp and oysters and several small manufactures. Since 1990, floating casinos have made Biloxi the center of a booming gambling district with thousands of new hotel rooms. Biloxi is no longer known as a beach resort. Biloxi is the third largest gaming site in the United States.
Biloxi is an Indian word that means "First People." The French established the first European settlement in the lower Mississippi Valley in 1699 across the bay at Old Biloxi. Old Biloxi is now known as Ocean Springs, Mississippi. New Biloxi was founded in 1719. New Biloxi was the capital of French Louisiana until 1722, when New Orleans replaced it.
Hurricane Camille wrecked Biloxi's waterfront in 1969. Keesler Air Force Base and Beauvoir are located in Biloxi. Beauvoir was the last home of Jefferson Davis. Also, off the coast of Biloxi are the western islands of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, which include Ship Island. Ship Island was a Union fort during the Civil War.
Biloxi had its Tricentenial Celebration in 1999. Biloxi, Mississippi is currently 305 years old. Biloxi has the longest man-made beach in the world, which is twenty-six miles long. Also, Biloxi is known as the home of Barq's root beer.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has much to offer tourists, vacationers and visitors in the way of entertainment, food, sports and recreation, lodging, golfing, deep sea charter boat fishing, tours and gambling. Take a sure bet, and give Biloxi a try. Strictly Business Fishing Charters guarantees that you will be satisfied with your stay in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Strictly Business Fishing Charters would like to thank you for visiting its Biloxi Tourism site.
Visit and sample the following during your stay in Biloxi, Mississippi:
Biloxi has 26 miles of white sand beaches.
Biloxi has deep sea fishing trips with Strictly Business Fishing Charters.
Biloxi has Chandelier Island Charter Boats.
Biloxi has museums and golf courses.
Biloxi has many casinos.
Biloxi has shuttle services to the casinos.
Biloxi has a Mardi Gras Museum.
Biloxi has Schooner boats.
Biloxi has Antique Shops.
Biloxi has Family-Oriented Activities.
Biloxi has Art Galleries.
Biloxi has Tours of Antebellum Homes.
Biloxi has hotels and motels.
Biloxi has Bed and Breakfast Establishments.
Strictly Business Fishing Charters invites you to pass a good time in Biloxi, Mississippi. While you are in Biloxi, please come and experience the thrill of deep sea fishing with our experienced captains and crew members.
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