Diamondhead, in southeastern Hancock County, southern Mississippi, was a census-designated place until 2012, when it was incorporated as a city. The move for incorporation began in 2009, when a petition supported by the Property Owners Association was filed. Opponents of incorporation argued that the incorporation requirements were not complied with, appealing the matter to the Mississippi Supreme Courts, which upheld the lower court decision in favor of incorporation, allowing it to go forward. The city is named for Diamond Head, Hawaii, a theme that is carried through to the naming of most of the city’s roads. as well as the design of its community centers and many of the private homes in the city. Originally, the housing development was designed as a retirement community, although a variety of age groups now reside within the city, including young families. Situated along the St. Louis Bay of the Gulf of Mexico, Diamondhead was severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Nearly all of two hundred homes facing the water on the south side of the community were destroyed, although the north side of Diamondhead fared much better. Diamondhead is accessed through Interstate Highway 10. Catahoula Creek flows into the bay to the west of Diamondhead, while Rotten Bayou flows on the west, northwest, and north side of the city. The cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland are south of Diamondhead and Kiln is to the northwest.
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Headquartered in offices next to the entrance to Diamondhead, the real estate dealership has access to properties across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Diamondhead and Stennis. Area listings and featured properties are highlighted, including new housing developments and a guide to area schools and facilities.
http://www.c21diamondproperties.com/
Located on Diamondhead Circle in Diamondhead, Mississippi, the congregation is highlighted, including its beliefs, practices, and membership policies, and an introduction to the church’s pastor, staff, elders, deacons, and committees. Service schedules, a calendar of events, and sermon archive are included.
http://www.dhcommunitychurch.org/
The golf car dealership in Diamondhead, Mississippi carries Yamaha, Club Car, and EZ-GO cars, including a selection of pre-owned cars and Trojan batteries. Its new and used inventory is put forward, with photographs, and information about its repair services. Directions, hours, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://diamondheadnews.com/
Diamondhead Property Owners Association
The Diamondhead POA operates a country club, two 18-hole golf courses, a golf pro shop and an indoor-outdoor golf academy, eight lighted tennis courts, a full-service restaurant, meeting and banquet spaces, and other facilities, which are highlighted here, along with membership policies, fees, and a calendar of events.
http://diamondheadms.org/
Although people have lived in the area for more than a century, the community began to develop in the 1950s after Interstate Highway 10 was constructed, although the city was not incorporated until 2012. The official city web site offers administrative and departmental contacts, agendas, minutes, and a guide to local facilities and services, activities, events, and businesses.
http://diamondhead.ms.gov/
St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Diamondhead
Organized in 1982, the Episcopal congregation in Diamondhead is part of the Diocese of Mississippi. Its history, clergy, vestry and staff are identified, along with directions, service schedules, a calendar of events, programs and outreach activities. Its lay ministries are outlined.
http://www.stthomasdiamondhead.org/
