Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

Biloxi occupies a narrow peninsula on Mississippi Sound along the Gulf Coast. Beaches, bays, barrier islands and a working waterfront give the city a close relationship with the water. The community traces its colonial history to a French settlement established in 1699 and later became known for fishing, seafood processing and coastal tourism. Casinos, hospitality, military installations, maritime industries and cultural traditions tied to the Gulf support modern Biloxi.