The upper Gulf Coast city of Bay Saint Louis is the county seat of Hancock County, Mississippi. The area was frequented and named by the French explorers, d’Iberville and Blenville, as early as 1699. Known for years as the Bay of St. Louis, the settlement was named Shieldsboro in the early 19th century, for Thomas Shields, a ship’s purser who lived within the town and delivered mail on his return from voyages. The city was incorporated as Bay St. Louis as the first act of the new Mississippi legislature in 1818. At one time, Bay St. Louis was in line to become the state capital but in a last minute vote, it was beat out by Natchez, which soon lost the designation to Jackson. Bay St. Louis is situated on a peninsula overlooking St. Louis Bay, adjacent to the city of Waveland, to the southwest, and across the bay from Pass Christian. Diamondhead is located to the north.
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The Bay High School sports programs in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi are feature here, including boy’s baseball basketball, football, golf and soccer, girl’s basketball, fast-pitch softball, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball, and coed golf, tennis and track and field. Teams, game schedules, staff contacts, and sponsors are defined.
http://www.bayhightigers.com/
Offering design and construction services for fiberglass, concrete, vinyl liner, and above ground pools, serving the Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Gulf Coasts, the pool contractor is based in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Pool options, a photo gallery, and finance options are put forward.
https://baypoolcompany.com/
The official city web site defines the organizational structure of the local government, including the mayor, city council, commissions and boards, including contacts, agenda, minutes, and a calendar of events. The city’s BSL Connected service is described, allowing residents to communicate with city officials at any time to report problems or make suggestions.
http://www.baystlouis-ms.gov/
First established in 1948, the Bay St. Louis Little Theater on Boardman Avenue was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but its board of directors has purchased a building on Blaize Avenue, which is being renovated. Its history, season information, and online ticket sales are available through the site.
http://www.bsllt.org/
Hancock County Historical Society
Founded in 1977 for the purpose of researching and preserving the history of Hancock County, the Society is headquartered in the former Kate Lobrano House, and 1896 cottage, on Cue Street in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, which hosts its museum, offices, and research, lecture and social function areas. Its hours of operation are posted to the site.
http://www.hancockcountyhistoricalsociety.com/
Maintained by the Library Foundation of Hancock County, the public library is located on Highway 90 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. General information about the library is put forward, highlighting its catalog, electronic books, and other online resources, hours of operation, and room rental policies.
http://www.hancocklibraries.info/
Created in 1812, Hancock County was named for John Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The official county web site features a history and profile of the county, administrative and departmental contacts, and a guide to services, facilities, and attractions within the county.
http://www.hancockcounty.ms.gov/
Maintained by the Old Town Merchants Association, the site heralds the historic district of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, including maps and a guide to local shopping venues, restaurants, lodging facilities, services, and events. An alphabetical list of members of the Association is included.
http://www.baystlouisoldtown.com/
The all-girls college preparatory school in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is a combined junior/senior high school teaching Catholic doctrine as well as a full academic curriculum. Its admissions policies, programs, athletic and extracurricular activities, and alumni programs are featured.
http://www.ourladyacademy.com/
Offering a choice between three different floor plans, which are highlighted here, the Bay St. Louis, Mississippi apartment community includes one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments. Its location, a gallery of photographs, a list of amenities, and an online application are put forth.
http://www.waverlyms.com/
