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Introduction to Pass Christian, Mississippi
Pass Christian, Mississippi, in Harrison county, is located 9 miles W of Gulfport, Mississippi (center to center) and is 55 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Biloxi - Gulfport - Pascagoula metropolitan area. Pass Christian contains a population of approximately 6,579.
Pass Christian History
Pass Christian was named after a nearby deep-water pass, which was again named for Nicholas Christian L'Adnier. Pass Christian was founded in 1849. The town was a hot spot for the beach as well as summer homes of the affluent New Orleans people.
Pass Christian and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Pass Christian
The exhibits in Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offer a host of information about the local history, science, and arts. Buccaneer State Park comes with facilities for swimming, fishing and playing tennis. War Memorial Park also makes for an enjoyable visit as well. Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis Home, is the house that was bought by Davis in 1879. This historical site attracts hordes of tourists every year. The Seafood Festival hosted by Pass Christian residents is another popular tourist attraction.
Pass Christian Transportation
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is nearby.
Pass Christian Higher Education
There is no dearth of higher education institutes near the city of Pass Christian including the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Pearl River Community College, University of Southern Mississippi, and Southern University at New Orleans.
Pass Christian strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Pass Christian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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Magnolia Hotel ca. 1900
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Mexican Gulf Hotel ca. 1900
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