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Hancock County Area Guide

Hancock County Area Guide

Hancock County is the southernmost county in Mississippi. Just an hour’s drive east of New Orleans, many people visit Hancock County each year to experience the county’s diverse and treasured resources. The county features beautiful white sandy beaches, gorgeous natural marshes, and lush forests.

Hancock County is one of the fastest growing areas in Mississippi. The area has developed a great reputation as a great place to visit, live, work, play and retire. Hancock County features a relaxed atmosphere, great shopping, divine restaurants, diverse cultural activities, and more. Favorite pastimes in the area always include food, picnics on the beach, church fairs, sailing, kayaking, fishing and crabbing.

Cities and Towns

Bay St. Louis
The community of Bay St. Louis is rich in character, charm, and history.

For more information on Bay St. Louis, MS, visit the official website by clicking here. http://www.baysaintlouiscity.com

Waveland
Waveland, the “Hospital City,” is the perfect place to enjoy beautiful beaches, wonderful restaurants, and all the sights that the Gulf of Mexico has to offer. Waveland boasts a rich history with a mix of many different cultures. Waveland is small enough to give you the quiet and privacy you’re looking for all while giving you convenient access to all your needs.

For more information on Waveland, MS, visit the official website by clicking here. http://www.wavelandcity.com

Diamondhead
The Diamondhead Country Club is in the center of Diamondhead, Mississippi and offers the Coast’s only two 18-hole golf courses. The club features lighted clay tennis courts, a meeting/banquet space, Birdie’s American Bistro, Bogey’s Tavern and The 19th Hole Bar and Grill.

For more information on Diamondhead, MS, visit the official website by clicking here. http://diamondheadms.org

Kiln
Kiln is located in Hancock County and as of 2000 the estimated population was 2,000 people.

Pearlington
Pearlington is located along the Pearl River in Hancock County. As of 2000, Pearlington’s population was estimated at 2,000 people.

For more information about Pearlington, MS, visit the official website by clicking here. http://www.pearlingtonms.com

Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park is located in Hancock County and as of 2000, its population was estimated at 4,000 people.

Bayou Caddy
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Clermont Harbor
Clermont Harbor is an unincorporated area located on the western end of Hancock County. It is approximately seven blocks wide and about five blocks inland.

Lakeshore
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Hancock County History

The first inhabitants of Hancock County were the Choctaws, because of the area’s plentiful wild game, pine savannahs, and the bountiful sea. French Canadian explorers came to the area in 1699.

Hurricane Katrina hit the area in 2005 and its communities and infrastructure suffered some of the most intense damage done by that storm. Unfortunately, every single building and home on the 7 mile beach front was annihilated.

Hancock County Parks and Recreation

Buccaneer State Park
Buccaneer State Park is located in Waveland. As of 2005, the park has been closed due to damage from Hurricane Katrina.
Hancock County Events and Attractions
Visitors and residents alike in Hancock County can explore all that the beautiful Gulf Coast has to offer. Mississippi’s west coast offers eclectic shopping, art, and many museums offering a deeper view into the area’s history.

For a complete list of attractions in the area, click here. http://www.mswestcoast.org/activities/?sub=attractions

For the events calendar, click here. http://www.mswestcoast.org/festivalsevents

For more information on Hancock County MS, visit the official website by clicking here. http://www.hancockcountyms.gov

For the Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau website, click here. http://www.mswestcoast.org

For the Hancock Chamber of Commerce website, click here. http://www.hancockchamber.org/index.asp