United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse, Federal administrative building in downtown Biloxi, United States.
The United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse is a Classical Revival building designed by James Knox Taylor and completed in 1908. It now serves as Biloxi City Hall, with its first floor renovated for that use in 1960 and 1964.
The United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Customhouse was built in 1908 to designs by James Knox Taylor in the Classical Revival style. It housed a post office and customhouse and served the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi from 1908 to 1959. The first floor was renovated in 1960 and 1964 for use as Biloxi City Hall, and the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The building's federal functions tied it to Biloxi's maritime life: customs inspection for shipping and mail handling under one roof. From 1908 to 1959 it also housed the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, so court sessions and postal business shared the same address.
The building stands in downtown Biloxi at the corner of Lameuse and Howard Avenue, near the waterfront. It is an active city hall, so visitors should check which rooms are open before entering and keep quiet during public meetings.
The building was later converted to serve as Biloxi City Hall, allowing it to continue as an administrative hub while shifting its primary function. This adaptation demonstrates how historic structures can remain relevant to communities without losing their original architectural character.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,151 contributors worldwide.
