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George Edgar “Mad Potter” Ohr

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George Edgar “Mad Potter” Ohr

Birth
Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA
Death
7 Apr 1918 (aged 60)
Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA
Burial
Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA Add to Map
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Married Josephine Gehring of New Orleans on September 15, 1886, in Biloxi.

Fathered 10 children: Ella, Asa, Clo, Lio, Oto, Flo, Zio, Ojo, Leo and Geo.

With his trademark mustache, his wild and creative designs, and his flair for showmanship and eccentricity, Ohr was truly the Salvador Dali of ceramics. Gained reputation as "The Mad Potter of Biloxi".

Located between Irish Hill drive and Highway 90.
Married Josephine Gehring of New Orleans on September 15, 1886, in Biloxi.

Fathered 10 children: Ella, Asa, Clo, Lio, Oto, Flo, Zio, Ojo, Leo and Geo.

With his trademark mustache, his wild and creative designs, and his flair for showmanship and eccentricity, Ohr was truly the Salvador Dali of ceramics. Gained reputation as "The Mad Potter of Biloxi".

Located between Irish Hill drive and Highway 90.


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