Green plaque № 39326

Gulfport, MS, United States

Old Gulfport High School. The Gulfport High School, built in 1923 by architect N.W. Overstreet, replaced two earlier schools built in 1899 and 1905, both of which burned. Opened in 1924 at a new location on 15th Street, the school was converted to a junior high in 1977 due to consolidation and renam

ed Central Junior High School. This school closed in 1999. In 2001 the General Services Administration purchased the campus and began a renovation project. The Dan Russell Jr. United States Federal Co

Listen to the audio guide for Green plaque № 39326 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off