National Register of Historic Places

Beauvoir

Beauvoir is a historic place in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000448.

Biloxi, Harrison County, MississippiListed September 3, 1971NRIS #71000448★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Beauvoir?

The Beauvoir estate, built in Biloxi, Mississippi, along the Gulf of Mexico, was the post-war home (1876–1889) of the former President of the Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis. The National Park Service designated the house and plantation as a National Historic Landmark in 1974.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Beauvoir
City
Biloxi
County
Harrison County
Listed on the National Register
September 3, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000448
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
30.39400, -88.96943
When was Beauvoir listed on the National Register?

Beauvoir was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1971.

Where is Beauvoir located?

Beauvoir is located in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi at approximately 30.39400, -88.96943. See the map above.

Is Beauvoir a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Beauvoir is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.