Waveland is a town in Brown Township, Montgomery County, Indiana,
United States. The population was 416 at the 2000 census.
Contents
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* 1 History
* 2 Geography
Waveland was platted by John Milligan in 1835.
Geography
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Waveland is located at 39°52′42″N 87°2′35″W / 39.87833°N 87.04306°W
/ 39.87833; -87.04306 (39.878330, -87.042937).
* Waveland, Mississippi is at coordinates 30°17′23″N 89°23′01″W / 30.289646°N
89.383492°W / 30.289646; -89.383492 (Waveland, Mississippi)Coordinates:
30°17′23″N 89°23′01″W / 30.289646°N 89.383492°W / 30.289646;
-89.383492 (Waveland, Mississippi)
The City of Waveland is served by the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School
District.
Hurricane Camille
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On August 17th, 1969, Hurricane Camille made landfall at the tip of
Louisiana before continuing on shore at Waveland, MS
The city of Waveland, Mississippi was almost totally destroyed by
Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, and is now in the slow process
of recovering and rebuilding. In a news report, state officials said
The current mayor of Waveland is Democrat Tommy Longo.
Contents
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* 1 Demographics
* 2 Education
* 3 Hurricane Camille
unincorporated town of Waveland was almost completely destroyed by
Hurricane Camille. The city erected a placque commemorating the
efforts of the volunteers in rebuilding after Hurricane Camille.
Recovery efforts after Hurricane Camille went on for nearly a decade.
Waveland Elementary School, which has served public school students in
Grades K-3 (Grades 4-5 attend Second Street Elementary in nearby Bay
St. Louis), was heavily damaged by Katrina. The students attending the
school have been educated in portable classrooms, for the beginning of
Waveland is the birthplace of jazz clarinetist Johnny Dodds.
References
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1. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau.
http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2
Waveland, Mississippi (left) is west of Bay St. Louis, on the Gulf of
Mexico.
Waveland is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi, on the Gulf
of Mexico. It is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan
Statistical Area
years earlier, in 1969, Waveland had been severely damaged by
Hurricane Camille..
Official reports stated that approximately 50 people died when
Waveland was hit directly by the eyewall of Katrina and the 32-foot
(9.8 m) storm surge
"the sally's in waveland has been closed since hurricane
katrina"
4.
Coop A Que 11/28/2008
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
"The wal-mart in waveland is my favorite store to shop they
are never rude and when i have a question they are always
helpful and answering it."
2.
Waveland is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi, on the
Gulf... more »
* Things to Do on Vacation in Waveland Mississippi from UpTake
With its great location and spectacular views, Waveland is an oasis
for your vacation needs. The house is surrounded by lush flowers,
mango, banana, papaya and more (help yourself to whatever is ripe).
Beautiful mahogany vented windows and doors stand open to let the
The current mayor of Waveland is Democrat Tommy Longo.
Contents
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* 1 Geography
* 2 Demographics
* 3 Education
Waveland is located at 30°17'23" North, 89°23'1" West (30.289646,
-89.383492).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city was mapped with
a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.6 km²): nearly 6.8 square miles
(17
Waveland is the birthplace of jazz clarinetist Johnny Dodds.
References
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1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census
Bureau. 2005-05-03.
Waveland-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state
average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/11/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.4
miles away from the Waveland town center killed 28 people and injured
Waveland-area historical tornado activity is slightly below
Mississippi state average. It is 61% greater than the overall U.S.
average.
On 5/19/1980, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.2
In 2000, Waveland had a median family income of $46,250.
Waveland Housing
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Waveland that were
owner-occupied was 85%.
Commuting
Waveland, Indiana, in Montgomery county, is 34 miles NE of Terre
Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 47 miles W of Indianapolis,
Indiana. There are 416 residents in the town.
The People and Families of Waveland
Waveland is home to the Buccaneer State Park, which offers facilities
for swimming and fishing. The park also includes a scenic nature
trail. One can visit the Fort Pike State Historic Site, which includes
a museum and picnic area
Waveland was originally a part of the old Shieldsboro. In 1888, it
became a separate municipality. Prior to adopting its present name,
the city was known as Grand Bend and Montgomery Station. The first
Waveland, Mississippi, in Hancock county, is located 17 miles W of
Gulfport, Mississippi (center to center) and is 47 miles NE of New
Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the Biloxi - Gulfport - Pascagoula
area. There are 6,674 residents in Waveland.
Waveland Golf Course is the oldest municipal golf course west of the
Mississippi River. Established in 1901, the course has been rated a
top 100 public golf course in the country.
With 18 holes sculpted from rolling terrain featuring large greens,
Waveland was a town of nearly 8,000 residents before Hurricane Katrina
devastated the area in August of 2005. Only 35 homes were habitable
after the storm. Six months later, at the onset of Operation:
A Waveland man is accused of breaking into a home twice in one
morning, the second time with three friends and a handgun, Harrison
County sheriff's investigators said.
Comment?
Mon Apr 06, 2009
Lizana, 28, surrendered Tuesday to Waveland police, who had sought the
two since a Saturday shooting.
Comment?
Fri Apr 03, 2009
Sunherald.com
Supervisors halt new homes in Bayside
novel, "Waveland," Frederick Barthelme turns to familiar territory
with the story of everyman, Vaughn Williams, a middle-aged architect
struggling through midlife changes on the Mississippi Coast - but this
time the Coast is severely altered by Hurricane Katrina.
Comment?
Waveland house built from Katrina remnants
The remnants left by Hurricane Katrina are being used in one
homeowner's recovery.
Comment?
Tue Apr 21, 2009
Sunherald.com
Waveland, Mississippi is located in Hancock County. Zip codes in
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Congratulations to Waveland Elementary School for having received the
distinction as a
FOUR STAR SCHOOL
for the school year 2000-2001
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Waveland has a population of approximately 460.
The Government consists of a five member elected board and a elected
clerk.
The Police Department has two part time paid officers and two reserve
officers.
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