Digital Snapshots

Hurricanes Camille & Katrina

Damages to Churches

This exhibit features photographs depicting damages sustained by churches on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a result of Hurricane Camille and Hurricane Katrina.


  • Side view of open area with a standing brick or stone church with debris

    Katrina-Rogers Photographs, Item 43; September 19, 2005

    "Bay St. Louis, Hancock County, MS. Monday, September 19, 2005. Looking north from Union Street toward Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church."

  • Front and side view of open area with a standing brick or stone church

    Katrina-Rogers Photographs, Item 45; September 19, 2005

    "Bay St. Louis, Hancock County, MS. Monday, September 19, 2005. Looking northwest from Beach Boulevard toward Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church and St. Joseph's Academy."

  • Frame of church with episcopal flag flying on steps and tree out front

    Katrina-Rogers Photographs, Item 86; September 27, 2005

    "Pass Christian, Harrison County, MS. Tuesday, September 27, 2005. Looking north at ruins of Trinity Episcopal Church."

  • Shredded ruins of church with trees surrounding

    Katrina-Rogers Photographs, Item 99; September 27, 2005

    "Long Beach, Harrison County, MS. Tuesday, September 27, 2005. Looking north, from U.S. Highway 90, at ruins of St. Thomas Catholic Church."

  • Parking lot with debris, building behind without walls, only steel beams and cross remaining

    Katrina-Allard Photographs, Item 26; September 27, 2005

    "Intersection of Hwy 90 and Jeff Davis Ave. looking northwest."

  • Severly damaged building with debris, sign in front

    Hurricane Camille Photographs, Item 48; 1969

    "Hurricane Camille damage, Christ Episcopal Church."

  • Church steeple standing among foliage and building debris

    Hurricane Camille Photographs, Item 49; 1969

    "Hurricane Camille damage, Church of the Redeemer."

  • Wooden, one-story building with damage, some debris

    Hurricane Camille Photographs, Item 61; 1969

    "Hurricane Camille damage, church."