Ocean Springs, Coastal city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States.
Located near Biloxi Bay, Ocean Springs contains numerous live oak trees along its streets and maintains a network of local art galleries and restaurants.
French colonists established Fort Maurepas in 1699 as the first permanent French outpost in French Louisiana under the authority of King Louis XIV.
The Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival occurs annually in Ocean Springs, bringing together artists, craftsmen, and visitors from across the southeastern United States.
The Ocean Springs School District manages several educational institutions, including elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools for local residents.
Dr. William Glover Austin named the city Ocean Springs in 1854, believing in the medicinal properties of the local water sources.
Location: Jackson County
Inception: 1699
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Website: http://www.oceansprings-ms.gov/
Website: http://oceansprings-ms.gov
GPS coordinates: 30.40972,-88.79722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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