Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in Mississippi, United States.
The refuge spans 48,000 acres across Noxubee, Oktibbeha, and Winston Counties, featuring forests, lakes, and wetlands that support diverse wildlife populations.
The land, acquired through the Resettlement Administration in the 1930s, became a National Wildlife Refuge in 1940 to protect wetlands for migratory birds.
The refuge partners with Mississippi State University researchers to conduct studies on wildlife management and forest conservation practices.
Visitors can explore the refuge through multiple trails, observation platforms, and a 1,000-foot boardwalk leading to an overlook at Cypress Island.
The National Audubon Society recognizes this refuge as one of only five globally significant bird areas in Mississippi.
Location: Mississippi
Inception: 1940
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/noxubee
GPS coordinates: 33.29440,-88.77880
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:15
Mississippi preserves sites that trace the state's history from indigenous settlements through the Civil War and the civil rights movement. The Windsor Ruins stand as remnants of an antebellum mansion, while the Old Capitol Museum documents legislative history. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson presents the struggle for racial equality, and the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale explores the origins of American blues music. Visitors can examine the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Winterville Mounds, which provide evidence of precolonial cultures. Natural areas range from the pine forests of De Soto National Forest to the coastal waters surrounding Ship Island. Tishomingo State Park offers trails through forested hills, while Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge protects habitat for migratory birds. Cultural sites such as Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's residence, and Longwood, an unfinished octagonal mansion in Natchez, complement the historical and natural attractions across the state.
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