Bay St. Louis, Coastal city and county seat in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
Bay St. Louis extends along Mississippi Sound at the entrance to St. Louis Bay, featuring residential areas, beaches, and commercial districts across 26.6 square miles.
The French settlers established the area in 1699, naming it after Louis IX of France, while the city was first incorporated as Shieldsborough in 1818.
The city maintains a mix of Louisiana Creole heritage and Catholic traditions, with influences from French colonists and African American communities throughout its development.
The Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District serves most students, while Interstate 10 and Highway 90 provide direct connections to New Orleans and Gulfport.
Hurricane Katrina's 30-foot storm surge in 2005 led to a complete renovation of the city's underground utility systems with federal funding.
Location: Hancock County
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Website: http://baystlouisms.org
GPS coordinates: 30.31472,-89.34417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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