Long Beach (Images of America)

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Long Beach, Mississippi, used to be once referred to as the “radish capital of The united states.” The famous long reds were grown in the fertile soil of the area and were shipped to all points north to be served alongside drinks in beer halls. From the town’s incorporation in 1905 through the 1920s, Long Beach used to be a hub of the truck farming industry. In conjunction with the famous radishes, growers cultivated pear, citrus, and pecan orchards, fields of strawberries, and other produce. Nurseries that produced lilies and gladiolas also thrived. Even though the truck farming boom ended, Long Beach has continued to grow, lately relying at the tourists that talk over with the Gulf Coast for the beautiful sandy beaches and Southern hospitality. The city has been devastated by hurricanes in its long history, from the first documented hurricane of 1909 through Hurricane Katrina, however it has persevered and continues to continue to exist. Long Beach richly deserves its motto as the “Friendly City.”

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