Pass Christian Harbor
Pass Christian Harbor is a worthwhile stop. The harbor is home to a large shrimp fleet as well as an impressive assortment of recreational vessels. You can watch the shrimp boats come and go, or perhaps strike up a conversation with the shrimpers as they unload their catch. The fishing boats make a fantastic photo subject with bright colors and lots of detail.
This area offers pristine, white sand beaches and the blue-gray waters of the Mississippi Sound on one side, and beautiful oaks and stately antebellum homes on the other.
Pass Christian was in the path of two of the most intense hurricanes ever to hit the United States–Hurricane Camille on August 17, 1969, and Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. Each hurricane caused the near total destruction of the city.
On August 29, 2005, Pass Christian was almost completely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Of the approximately 8,000 homes in Pass Christian, all but 500 were damaged or destroyed. In spite of the fact that the beachfront Scenic Drive follows the crest of a small bluff, affording it some elevation, most of the historic mansions along the road were severely damaged, and many were completely destroyed, including the superbly restored Greek Revival mansion “Union Quarters” described in the National Register of Historic Places as having been built in 1855.
Where it is:
115 S. Market St., Pass Christian, MS, United States, Mississippi
Maps:
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GPS:
N 30° 18.710′ / W 089° 14.963′
Cost:
Hours:
Always Open
Office Hours 8AM-4PM however Harbor Patrol is available 24/7 at 228-452-5128.
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