Biloxi in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

"Moon Tree"

American Sycamor

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 16, 2024

1. "Moon Tree" Marker

Inscription. This tree is.from a descendant of seeds taken to the moon aboard the Apollo 14 mission by Astronaut Stuart "Stu" Roosa in 1971.

In honor of our dear friends, Col. Phyllis Luttman, (USAF, Ret.) & Diane Burton for their support and dedication to the mission of the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

"To Encourage, Promote, and Enhance the Economic Posture, Environment and Cultural Heritage of the Biloxi Bay Area"

Erected 2022 by Rosemary Roosa, President Moon Tree Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 2022.

Location. 30° 23.74′ N, 88° 54.101′ W. Marker is in Biloxi, Mississippi, in Harrison County. Marker is on Porter Avenue, 0.3 miles north of Beach Boulevard (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Porter Ave, Biloxi MS 39530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Moran Site (within shouting distance of this marker); French Colonial Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Moran Site History (within shouting distance of this marker); The Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Archaeological Findings (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre LeMoyne Sieur d'Iberville (within shouting distance of this marker); High Water Mark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Essence of Biloxi (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Biloxi.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 16, 2024

2. "Moon Tree" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.