Cassette Girls in Biloxi, Mississippi

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Cassette Girls

Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 23' 35.8368", -88° 55' 58.5732"

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Cassette Girls were orphans sent by Franch to be wives of settlers. Each was provided a cassette (small box) with trousseau. First group (80 girls) arrived in Biloxi January 5, 1721 under the care of three Ursuline nuns.

Last updated: 6/17/2009 10:15:00

Cassette Girls Historical Marker Location Map, Biloxi, Mississippi