Old Spanish Fort
The LaPointe-Krebs House, also known as the "Old Spanish Fort" and "Old French Fort," was built on the shore of Lake Catahoula (Krebs Lake) near what is now Pascagoula, Mississippi, on land granted to the French Canadian Joseph Simon dit La Pointe. It dates from 1757. For a second stop, Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum is 25 mi away.
A museum inside Pascagoula
You can stay in Pascagoula
Old Spanish Fort is inside Pascagoula, which has 14 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1757
Old Spanish Fort dates from 1757. About ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Old Spanish Fort
The LaPointe-Krebs House, also known as the "Old Spanish Fort" and "Old French Fort," was built on the shore of Lake Catahoula (Krebs Lake) near what is now Pascagoula, Mississippi, on land granted to the French Canadian Joseph Simon dit La Pointe. Construction of the house is tentatively believed to have begun circa 1757 based on dendrochronology of structural timbers in the earliest portion of the structure, making it Mississippi's oldest extant historic building and the only French colonial-era structure in the state. It is the oldest scientifically confirmed standing structure on the Gulf Coast of the United States, although the Old Ursuline Convent in New Orleans is known to have been designed by Ignace François Broutin in 1745 and completed by 1753.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1757
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1971) · Mississippi Landmark (1984)
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Where to base yourself for Old Spanish Fort
To stay close, try Pascagoula (14) and Moss Point (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Old Spanish Fort | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | in town | — | 14 9 hotels · 5 motels | 21,409 | $145K | D |
| Moss Point | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 11,743 | $110K | — |
| Gautier | 6 mi west | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 19,069 | $166K | C |
| Ocean Springs | 14 mi west | 20 min | 19 7 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 18,993 | $259K | — |
| Biloxi | 23 mi west | 35 min | 60 37 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 12 RV parks | 48,516 | $225K | D |
| Gulf Hills | 16 mi west | 25 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 motel | 8,451 | $204K | — |
| Vancleave | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 5 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 5,078 | $247K | — |
| D'Iberville | 21 mi west | 30 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 13,557 | $210K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Every place here is under 39 miles away.
Big draw38 mi MuseumUSS Alabama
34 mi MuseumFort Morgan
38 mi MuseumUSS Drum
38 mi MuseumBattleship Memorial Park
125 mi MuseumJefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum34 mi LandmarkFort Bowyer
30 mi LandmarkFort Gaines
37 mi Stadium & arenaMobile Civic CenterPhoto credits
USS Alabama: USN, Public domain · Fort Morgan: Altairisfar, Public domain · USS Drum: Jean-Pierre Martin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Battleship Memorial Park: Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0 · Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum: Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Gaines: Altairisfar, Public domain · Mobile Civic Center: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Old Spanish Fort, answered
Is Old Spanish Fort in Pascagoula?
Yes. It’s inside Pascagoula, MS.
When is the best time to visit Old Spanish Fort?
February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 62–82°.
How far is Old Spanish Fort from New Orleans?
About 85 miles west of New Orleans, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Old Spanish Fort?
Mobile Regional (MOB), about 29 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pensacola (PNS), about 82 miles.
Where should I stay near Old Spanish Fort?
Pascagoula (in town, 14 places to stay), Moss Point (4 mi, 13 places to stay) and Gautier (6 mi, 10 places to stay).
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