Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. It is the largest of the two main Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, cities that belong to Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Joint Statistics Area. At the 2010 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 67,793. Gulfport is a co-county seat with Biloxi from Harrison County, Mississippi. Gulfport is also home to the US Atlantic Ocean Navy.
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Histori
This region has been occupied by indigenous cultures for thousands of years, culminating in the historic Choctaw faced by European explorers. Along the Gulf Coast, the French colony established Biloxi, Mississippi, and Mobile, the nearest Alabama before the area was acquired by the United States in 1803. By the Indian Removal Act of 1830, the United States concluded an agreement to destroy their land claims and get rid of them. to the Territory of India, now Oklahoma. In that period, the other four of the Five Civilized Tribes in the Southeast were also abolished, to make way for European Americans to take over the land.
The early settlement near this site, known as Mississippi City, appeared on the Mississippi map from 1855. Mississippi City was the county of Harrison County from 1841 to 1902, but is now a suburb of eastern Gulfport.
Gulfport was founded on July 28, 1898. Gulfport was founded by William H. Hardy who is president of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad (G & amp; SIRR) linking the inland timber mills to the coast. He joined Joseph T. Jones, who later took over G & amp; SIRR, dredge the port in Gulfport, and open the shipping channel to the ocean. In 1902, the port was completed and the Gulfport Port became a functioning harbor. It now accounts for millions of dollars in annual sales and tax revenues for the state of Mississippi.
In 1910, the US Post Office and Customhouse were built. The Gulfport Post Office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
In March 1916, Mayor George M. Foote announced that Andrew Carnegie Corporation would place the Carnegie Library in Gulfport. City has agreed to provide funds suitable for development and committed to operating funds. In the 20th century, the city developed as an important port; as served by the railroads of the interior, it encourages the growth of the city by providing a way to get products to market.
On August 17, 1969 Gulfport and the Gulf Coast Mississippi hit by Hurricane Camille. Measured by central pressure, Camille is the second strongest storm that makes US soil fall in recorded history. The total destruction area in Harrison County, Mississippi is 68 square miles (180 km2). [11] The total estimated damage cost is $ 1.42 billion (1969 USD, $ 9 billion USD). [12] This made Camille the second most expensive storm in the United States, until then (behind Hurricane Betsy). [13] The storm killed 143 people in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
In December 1993, the City annexed 33 square miles (85 km) north of Gulfport, making it the second largest city in Mississippi.
Hurricane Katrina
On August 29, 2005, Gulfport was hit by a strong eastern side from Hurricane Katrina. Most cities are flooded or destroyed in a single day by strong winds, hurricanes, lasting more than 16 hours, and storm surges exceeding 28 feet (9 m) in some parts.
Hurricane Katrina destroyed more than 40 Mississippi libraries, damaged the Gulfport Public Library, first floor, and broke windows on the second floor, irreparable. Total reconstruction is required.
Although Katrina's damage was much wider, it was not the most violent storm that hit Gulfport. Katrina, a Category 3 hurricane dwarfed by Camille storm, a category 5 storm, that hit Gulfport and neighboring communities on August 17, 1969 with a sustained wind of 190 mph compared to the sustained winds of Katrina 130 mph.
The Sun Herald newspaper in Biloxi-Gulfport, under the executive editor Stanley R. Tiner, won the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in journalism for its Katrina coverage. ABC's local television affiliate, WLOX, won the Peabody Award for Hurricane Katrina coverage.
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Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has an area of ​​64.2 m² (166.4 km 2 ), where 56.9 m² (147.4 km 2 ) is soil and 7.3 m² mi (19.0 km 2 ) (11.40%) is water.
Climate
Gulfport has a humid subtropical climate, which is heavily moderated by the Gulf of Mexico. Winter is short and generally warm, winter does happen, but rarely lasts long. Snowfloods are rare in the city, with no significant accumulation occurring almost every year. The summers are generally long, hot and humid, though the city's proximity to the Gulf prevents extreme summer altitudes, as it looks farther inland. Gulfport is subject to extreme weather, especially tropical storm activity through the Gulf of Mexico.
Demographics
According to the 2010 census, there are 67,793 people living in the city. Population density was 1,191.4 people per square mile (459.9/km ²). The city has 50,825 or 74.97% of its population at the age of 18 and up. City racial makeup is 56.86% White, 36.07% African American, 0.39% Native American, 1.69% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Island, 2.13% of other races, and 2.73 % of two or more races. Results show that 5.19% of the population is Hispanic/Latino of any race.
There were 31,602 units of houses with an average density of 555.4 per square mile (214.4/km²) with 83.24% of the occupied house units and an average of 2.57 people living in each occupied residential unit.
Comparing the 2000 and 2010 Census, urban population dropped while the total number of home units increased. This can be attributed to Hurricane Katrina, which destroys housing and displaced persons. The development of new housing continues with a mix of rebuilding from storm damage, though not all displaced people return.
In the 2000 census, there were 26,943 households in which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 18.2% had married women without a husband attending , and 34.5% non family. 27.7% of all households are individuals and 8.5% have a self-sufficient 65 or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.07.
In Gulfport, the population distribution was 26.0% below the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% years or more. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there are 98.2 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 96.1 men. The average income for households in the city is $ 32,779, and the average income for families is $ 39,213. Men have an average income of $ 29,220 compared to $ 21,736 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 17,554. 17.7% of the population and 14.1% of families are below the poverty line. Of the total population, 25.8% of those under the age of 18 and 13.7% of those aged 65 and older live below the poverty line.
Gulfport is a Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport location. The airport suffered extensive damage due to Hurricane Katrina. The major renovation projects for the most part are completed and have returned commercial air services.
Economy
Top entrepreneurs
According to Gulfport's 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top companies in the city are:
Art and culture
Tourism
From its beginnings as a timber harbor, Gulfport evolved into a diversified city. With about 6.7 miles (10,7 kilometers) of white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, Gulfport has become a tourist destination, largely due to Mississippi's Coast Casinos. Gulfport has served as host for popular cultural events such as "The World's Largest Fishing Raceo," "Cruisin 'the Coast", and "Smokin' the Sound" (speedboat race). Gulfport is a growing residential community with a strong trading center. There are historic neighborhoods and home sites, as well as shopping opportunities and several motels spread throughout to accommodate golf, gambling and water sports.
Education
The city of Gulfport is served by the Gulfport School District and Harrison County School District. Jefferson Davis College of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is also located in Gulfport.
Before Hurricane Katrina, William Carey University had a satellite campus in Gulfport, but in 2009, the University moved to their new Tradition Campus, built on Mississippi Highway 67 north of Harrison County.
The Gulf Park campus at Southern Mississippi University is located in Long Beach, west of Gulfport. In 2012, repairs and renovations to the campus building are still underway after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
Media
The Gulfport local newspaper is The Sun Herald. It is also served by two television stations, ABC WLOX affiliates and CBS at WLOX-DT2, Fox WXXV affiliates, WXXV Digital signals on Channel 25.2 as NBC 25 NBC affiliate, and WXXV Digital signal on Channel 25.3 as The Gulf Coast CW CW affiliate. There are also seven radio stations in the Gulfport area.
Infrastructure
Air
The Gulfport/Biloxi and Gulf Coast areas are served by Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.
Military installations at airports include:
- Marine Battalion Development Center (US Navy)
- Battalion Engineer 890 (Combat Weight), one unit of 168th Engineer Brigade, Mississippi Army National Guard
- 1108 The Theater Flight Support Maintenance Group (TASMG) (US Army)
- 255 Air Force Squadron (Air Force/Mississippi Air National Guard)
- 209 Civil Engineer Squadron (Air Force/Mississippi Air National Guard)
- US. Coast Guard
- Gulfport Guard Training Center (Mississippi Air National Guard)
Law enforcement
State and Federal
- MEMA
- FEMA
Gulfport Police
Gulfport Police Department has 170 sworn personnel and 80 civilian staff.
AS. Coast Guard
The US Coast Guard operates 9 boats out of Gulfport 4 ports of which are Patrol Boats. Gulfport Station has 110 members including Active, Reserve, and Coast Guard who respond to an average of 300 search and rescue cases each year.
Fire and EMS protection
Gulfport Fire Department
The Gulfport Fire Department was established in 1908 and currently provides fire suppression, HAZMAT response, and technical rescue services within the Gulfport, Mississippi city limits. GFD operates from 11 active stations and is staffed by professional firefighters. The GFD works in conjunction with the American Medical Response for EMS-related emergencies.
Famous people
- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, former NBA point guard for the Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings and Vancouver Grizzlies
- Bidwell Adam, Gulfport lawyer and Democratic politician; Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi from 1928 to 1932
- Thomas H. Anderson, Jr., US Ambassador to Barbados, Dominica, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Lucia Vincent, and St. Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla from 1984 to 1986, was born in Gulfport
- Tommy Armstrong, Jr., quarterback for Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Jerome Barkum, former wide receiver and tight end to New York Jets from 1972-1983 at National Football League
- Milton Barney, 1990 AFL Ironman of the Year
- William Joel Blass, lawyer and educator
- Timmy Bowers, professional basketball player
- Rod Davis, a professional soccer player, plays for Minnesota Vikings
- Brett Favre, quarterback in National Football League for Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings, born in Gulfport
- Gregg Giuffria, a rock musician and also co-owner of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi.
- William H. Hardy, one of the founders of Gulfport city
- Josh Hayes, professional motorcycle roadracer, winner of the AMA Superbike title
- William Gardner Hewes, politician and Mayor of Gulfport
- Jonathan Holder, Premier League Baseball pitcher
- Boyce Holleman, lawyer, politician, and actor
- Jaimoe, the original member and drummer of Allman Brothers Band, grew up in Gulfport
- Joseph T. Jones, one of the founders of Gulfport City
- Ronald Jones, soccer player
- Matt Lawton, a former Major League Baseball player famous for his work with the Minnesota Twins
- Stanford Morse (1926-2002), member of the Mississippi State Senate, 1956-1964; A candidate for presidential candidate for lieutenant governor in 1963.
- Brittney Reese, long jumper, Olympic gold medalist
- Stuart Roosa, Colonel, US Air Force, Apollo 14 astronaut, Pilot Module Command. Bringing seeds to the moon germinating in the sky
- Tavis Smiley, talk show host
- Tiffany Travis, a former WNBA Basketball player, plays for Charlotte Sting
- Natasha Trethewey, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, former US Recipient Recipient, and Professor at Emory University, born in Gulfport
- Gee Walker, MLB All-Star outfielder for 1935 World Series champion, Detroit Tigers, born in Gulfport
- Hub Walker, an outsider to the 1945 World Series champion Detroit Tigers, was born in Gulfport
- Lamar Williams, bassist of the Allman Brothers Band from 1973-76, was born and raised in Gulfport
- Tim Young, a professional baseball player, plays for the Montreal Expos and the Boston Red Sox
See also
References
External links
- The city of the Official Gulfport website
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