Deer Island in Biloxi, Mississippi

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Deer Island

Biloxi, MS, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 23' 35.4624", -88° 52' 20.7624"

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Historical Marker

“Isle aux Chevreuils”. 1/2 mile to the South. Occupied by prehistoric Indians. Named by the French for the deer abounding there. Hard times in French colony caused some to consider raising rabbits on the island.

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

Deer Island Historical Marker Location Map, Biloxi, Mississippi