On the sandy shores of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, Biloxi stands as one of the oldest cities in the United States. Biloxi boasts a fascinating history, having first been settled by the French looking for the mouth of the Mississippi River. Biloxi is the oldest French settlement in the Mississippi Valley. The word Biloxi is Indian, and means First People . Since the discovery, Biloxi has served under eight flags French, English, Spanish, West Florida Republic, Mississippi Magnolia, Confederate States, Mississippi State, and the United States.
Myriad attractions tell the story of the city s historically rich past.
Join the natives in celebrating Mardi Gras, the Blessing of the Fleet, which is part of our many enjoyable festivals, or stop in at any of Biloxi s dozen attractions. Excellent schools, hospitals, and housing facilities make Biloxi an attractive place to potential residents as well as guests. The arts are alive and well in the city s new Cultural Center and library system. In addition to the seafood industry, employment has had an ever-diversifying industrial scene, as well as at Keesler Air Force Base, the largest electronics center in the world. Located in the heart of the city, Keesler brings people from all over the world to Biloxi .