Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ocean Springs is a city located in Jackson County, Mississippi, about 8 miles east of Biloxi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 17,225. The town has achieved something of a reputation as an "arts community." Its downtown area is home to several art galleries and shops plying artistic wares. It is also home to a number of ethnic restaurants, relatively uncommon in surrounding communities. Ocean Springs was severely damaged on August 29, 2005, by Hurricane Katrina.

Related Topics:
Jackson County, Mississippi - Biloxi - 2000 - August 29 - 2005 - Hurricane Katrina

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