Gautier Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Jackson County, Mississippi, USA
About Gautier
The Gulf Coast region, of which Gautier is a part, has been considered a relatively high growth area of the state; however, the loss of houses and jobs after Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005 led to outmigration in 2006. The town takes its name from the Gautier family that originated in Lyon, France. Fernando Upton Gautier (1822–1891) was born on a cargo ship as his parents were emigrating to New Orleans. In 1867, Gautier established a spacious homestead at the mouth of the Pascagoula River, which still stands. He established a lucrative sawmill business in the area, and the town grew up from it. The home, known by locals as "The Old Place", is owned by the descendants of Fernando Upton Gautier and his wife, Theresa Fayard Gautier (1828–1911), and is used for private and public events.
Where to Eat in Gautier
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Huck's Cove
Where to Stay in Gautier
- 🏨Siegel Select Gautier
Gautier Travel Guide Sections
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