The timeless charm of Bay St. Louis.(Bay St. Louis is situated on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi)(Brief Article)

Mississippi Magazine | July 1, 2002| | Copyright

"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 ...

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