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Biloxi, Mississippi is a fast growing coastal resort community and home to many popular casinos.

Biloxi MS History

Native American Indians lived in the Biloxi area as early as 8,000 B.C. The first Europeans came in 1699 when French explorer Pierre Le Moyne sailed to present day Biloxi. Le Moyne encountered Native American Indians, the Biloxis. By 1719, French settlers built numerous cabins that lined the shores. The settlement was garrisoned to combat hostile Native Indians until 1730.

In 1763, France ceded the Biloxi area to England. England ceded the area to Spain in 1779. In 1810, Biloxi became part of the Republic of West Florida. In 1817, Mississippi became a State and Biloxi incorporated as a township in 1838. By the late 1850’s, there were several fine hotels in Biloxi and many wealthy southerners built large waterfront summer homes in the area.

Biloxi was part of the Confederate States during the Civil War. In 1861, Biloxi surrendered to Union Naval Forces. After Reconstruction, the first seafood cannery in Biloxi opened in 1881. It was the Seafood Capital of the World in 1900. By 1910, Biloxi was the largest exporter of raw oysters, shipping over 15 million cans.

In 1992, Mississippi legalized dockside gaming requiring casinos to be on water. Since Biloxi was already a popular coastal vacation spot, many casinos opened nearby.

Biloxi Mississippi – Popular Senior Tourist Destination

Today, Biloxi’s nine casinos make it a popular senior tourist destination and one of the fastest growing areas in the country.