Updated: 2/1/2023 
La Pointe-Krebs House & Museum
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Description

We are the oldest house in the Mississippi River Valley and was built in 1757

The construction methods and material of the walls forming the original center room (1757) and eastern room (ca 1770) of the LaPointe Krebs house are unique and are the only example of this method on the Gulf Coast or anywhere else in the Colony of New France.

Please visit our website for more construction details.

Mission

The primary role of The La Pointe Krebs Museum is serve the public by informing of the rich history of the La Pointe Krebs House and of the diverse people that have inhabited this site and our surrounding area throughout history.

History

Joseph Simon de LaPointe was given the land grant in 1715-1717. His son-in-law Hugo Krebs built the house in 1757 after inheriting the property upon his wife's death.

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars

Appointment required: False

Services
Let us host your next special event!

The LaPointe Krebs grounds overlooking the Pascagoula River, is currently available to be rented for special outdoor events such as public or private parties, weddings, wedding receptions, fundraisers or outdoor concerts.

Gift Shop
Event Rental
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