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"Let's go over to the Bay" is an often-heard local expression on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For 8,500 locals and visitors alike, the town of Bay St. Louis has always been a source of tranquil moods as well as lively entertainment.
This beach haven was originally known as Bay St. Louis after King Louis IX, but a Spanish land grant to Thomas Shields in 1789 resulted in the town's name being changed to Shieldsboro. However, the name reverted back to Bay St. Louis in 1875.
For generations, Bay St. Louis has been a community of gracious architecture. The beach along the waters of the Bay gives the town a tranquil view through its large oaks and white picket fences. As you drive along the beach, you see the Old Spanish Custom House, built in 1787 and Elmwood Plantation, c. 1814. As the drive continues, the tale is told of the beauty of Bay St. Louis, past and present.
The Kate Lobrano House was built in 1896 and donated to the Bay St. Louis Historical Society in 1989 by the family. Charles Gray delights in giving visitors a tour and sharing with them
The Kate Lobrano House (above) The Washington Street Pier (left)
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