Old Spanish Fort, Historic French colonial house in Pascagoula, United States.
The LaPointe-Krebs House features thick exterior walls constructed from oyster-shell concrete and longleaf pine framing, measuring 37 feet wide by 62 feet long.
Built in 1757 by French Canadian Joseph Simon dit La Pointe, this structure stands as the oldest confirmed building on the Gulf Coast of the United States.
The property evolved from a livestock breeding ground to a plantation focusing on indigo and wax myrtle production under the management of multiple generations.
The LaPointe-Krebs Foundation maintains the site as a museum where visitors learn about the history of Pascagoula and Jackson County through exhibits.
Scientific analysis of the building's timbers reveals construction phases from 1757, 1762, and 1772, with evidence of wood recycling after hurricane damage.
Location: Pascagoula
Inception: 1757
Floors above the ground: 1
Address: 4602 Fort Street
GPS coordinates: 30.38028,-88.55806
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:33
Mississippi preserves sites that trace the state's history from indigenous settlements through the Civil War and the civil rights movement. The Windsor Ruins stand as remnants of an antebellum mansion, while the Old Capitol Museum documents legislative history. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson presents the struggle for racial equality, and the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale explores the origins of American blues music. Visitors can examine the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Winterville Mounds, which provide evidence of precolonial cultures. Natural areas range from the pine forests of De Soto National Forest to the coastal waters surrounding Ship Island. Tishomingo State Park offers trails through forested hills, while Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge protects habitat for migratory birds. Cultural sites such as Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's residence, and Longwood, an unfinished octagonal mansion in Natchez, complement the historical and natural attractions across the state.
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