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During the Civil War, over 400,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were held prisoner at more than 150 different prison sites. Approximately 56,000 of these died in captivity. Although Andersonville is the most famous Civil War prison, it is only one of many Civil War military prisons that are preserved by the National Park Service. Today Andersonville National Historic Site tells the story of all American prisoners of war.
Elmira Prison (New York)
Battlefields.org tells the horrific details of Civil War Prison Camps. Take Elmira Prison, “also known as “Hellmira,” opened in July of 1864. It quickly became infamous for its staggering death rate and unfathoomable living conditions due to the Commissary General of Prisoners, Col. William Hoffman.
Gulf and Ship Island Building set for USM blue economy renaissance A historic building in downtown Gulfport is becoming the blueprint for continued growth in South Mississippi’s Blue Economy. (Source: WLOX) By Bill Snyder | May 12, 2021 at 2:09 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 2:28 PM
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A historic building in downtown Gulfport is becoming the blueprint for continued growth in South Mississippi’s Blue Economy.
The University of Southern Mississippi is setting up its business accelerator for the present and future at the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Building.
“This building was built in 1902 by Joseph Jones, and Joseph Jones came from Pennsylvania and he was an oilman,” said Anita Arguelles, Southern Miss Ocean Enterprise brand manager.
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BILOXI, Miss., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Summer is about to be in full swing along Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast, as its charming coastal towns are set to welcome summertime visitors to discover hidden gems along the region s 62 miles of scenic shoreline. Under-the-radar enough to avoid crowds, but brimming with activities for every traveler, there s never been a better time to visit this fascinating and diverse destination.
Summer is about to be in full swing along Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast, as its charming coastal towns are set to welcome summertime visitors to discover hidden gems along the region’s 62 miles of scenic shoreline.
Rock Island and Kansas City Southern restore rail service to Bernard Bayou industrial park
The Rock Island Railroad is restoring service to the Bernard Bayou industrial district.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Although it s a different company and a short line now, the grand old name of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad is associated with news headlines.
The Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC) and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors are pleased to announce that The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad LLC based in Hernando, Mississippi will begin operation of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad along the Seaway lead in the Bernard Bayou industrial park. This restored rail line in partnership with the Kansas City Southern railroad will restore service to the tenants in the industrial park that has been missing for over 5 years. The Rock will serve existing business and together with HCDC will work on business recruiting efforts to attract more ra