Incorporated as a city in 1972, Waveland is a Mississippi Gulf Coast city that was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Camille in 1969 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The city is in southeastern Hancock County, in southern Mississippi. Bay St. Louis is adjacent to Waveland on the northeast. Other nearby communities include Clermont Harbor and Lakeshore. Diamondhead, Mississippi is less than ten miles north of Waveland. The area was once part of old Shieldsboro, which is now Bay St. Louis, and was known as Montgomery Station and Grand Bend before becoming a separate municipality in 1888, and a city in 1972. Andrew Jackson once owned land on what is now known as Jackson Ridge in Waveland, much of which is now part of Buccaneer State Park. Waveland is the only city on the Gulf Coast that prohibits commercial buildings on the beach. Several events take place in Waveland each year, including the Krewe of Nereids, a women’s carnival association, as well as the St. Patrick’s Parade, Wave Fest, and the Festival of Lights.
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Located along US Highway 90 in Waveland, Mississippi, the auto dealership specializes in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and hybrids, as well as carrying a selection of pre-owned vehicles of all makes and models. Its inventory may be searched online, and special offers are highlighted.
http://www.mrford.com/
Locally owned and operated, the Waveland, Mississippi shop offers auto repair and tire services, carrying a wide variety of tire brands, wheels, and other products, and offering a range of automobile repair and maintenance services. Tires may be shopped by year, make, model or tire brand.
http://kirkstirepros.com/
Based in Waveland, Mississippi, the women’s carnival association hosts an annual Mardi Gras parade in Waveland, as well as arts and crafts shows, balls, banquets, parades, and other events throughout the year. Parade information, a practice schedule, and membership information are featured.
http://www.thekreweofnereids.com/
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, the Waveland, Mississippi congregation confesses the three universal creeds, which are highlighted here, with a profile of the local church, directions, worship and weekly program schedules, and a calendar of events. Contacts and office hours are included.
http://lutheranchurchofthepines.org/
Oak Park & Gulf Grove Apartments
Situated on Waveland Avenue in Waveland, Mississippi, the apartment complexes are about five minutes from the beach, a couple of minutes from a shopping center, and only minutes from schools and parks. A list of features and amenities, floor plans, pricing, and contacts are posted.
http://www.gulfgroveapts.com/
Features, a list of amenities, and floor plans for the pet-friendly apartment community in Waveland, Mississippi are put forward, along with a gallery of photographs, directions, policy information, terms and conditions, disability access details, contacts, and an apartment guide. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.ridgeatwaveland.com/
Established in 1919, the Roman Catholic church is located on South Beach Boulevard in Waveland, Mississippi. Directions and a map show the location of its church, and a mass schedule, confirmation schedule, a mission statement, contact data, and office hours are posted to the site.
http://www.saintclarecatholic.com/
The official web site for the City of Waveland, Mississippi features administrative and departmental contacts, office hours, public notices, policy information, meeting schedules and agendas, a photo gallery, and employment notices. Citations, license fees, utility bills, and building and zoning fees may be paid online.
http://www.waveland.ms.gov/
Built in 1901, the Waveland, Mississippi golf course is the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi River. General information about the course, including a layout, rates, and a season pass are put forth, along with league schedules, a calendar of events, contacts, and special offers.
http://golfwaveland.com/
The WPD is the municipal law enforcement arm for the city of Waveland, Mississippi. Its organizational structure, a police directory, non-emergency contacts, office hours, and an overview of its community programs and services are discussed, and an employment application is included.
http://www.wavelandpolice.com/
Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum
Established in 2013, the museum is located in Waveland, Mississippi, a city that was hit hard by Hurricane Camille and Hurricane Katrina, housed in the only building in the Coleman Avenue business district that survived Katrina. An overview of the museum’s exhibits and programs are put forward, including its hours of operation.
http://www.wavelandgroundzero.com/
