Quick Summary:
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Where is Ocean Springs located?
- Ocean Springs is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, about two miles east of Biloxi. It is part of the Pascagoula, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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What is Ocean Springs known for?
- It is known as an arts community. It has a charming historic downtown area, where streets are lined by live oak trees and are home to art galleries and shops.
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What museums and cultural sites can visitors explore in Ocean Springs?
- The Walter Anderson Museum of Art was established in 1991 to preserve the works of painter Walter Inglis Anderson.
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What outdoor and historical attractions are in Ocean Springs?
- The Gulf Islands National Seashore was created to provide recreation opportunities and to preserve natural and historic resources of mainland areas and certain parts of seven islands.
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What memorials are in Ocean Springs?
- The Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.
- Pershing Square, located in front of The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, consists of scores of engraved bricks honoring the Veterans who have served the country for the past 100 years.
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