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story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
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These days, Moss Point is still known for its natural beauty. “We are known as the River City and are also home to the Pascagoula River Audubon Center,” said Sue Wright, City of Moss Point economic development director. “The center is not only the gateway to the Pascagoula River, but is also celebrated for its conservation legacy and Audubon distinction as an important bird area.”
Pascagoula
Pascagoula, also known as the “Singing River” city, became a part of the Mississippi Territory in 1812. Pascagoula, meaning “bread eaters,” got its name from the peaceful Native Americans who inhabited the area when Hernando De Soto first made contact with them in the 1540s. Tragically, the name “Singing River” comes from the chants of these noble people as they waded into the river to drown rather than enslave themselves to their enemy.
The name stuck and can be seen in company names such as the Singing River Health System, which has locations across Jackson County. Combined with other industry giants such as Chevron and Ingalls, Pascagoula continues to be a leader in Mississippi’s economic development.
“Pascagoula’s Mayor and Council are committed to moving the city forward,” said Ravin Nettles, the city’s public relation specialist. “We are Pascagoula and we want our residents to be Pascagoula Proud.”
Jackson County Courthouse
Sources:
Pascagoula River Audubon Center, City of Moss Point, City of Pascagoula, City of Ocean Springs, Jackson County Mississippi, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
THE WORLD'S
LARGEST SHRIMP IS ON DISPLAY AT THE OLD SPANISH FORT MUSEUM IN PASCAGOULA.
THE RAREST OF NORTH AMERICAN CRANES LIVES IN MISSISSIPPI IN THE GRASSY SAVANNAS OF JACKSON COUNTY. THE MISSISSIPPI SANDHILL CRANE STANDS ABOUT 44 INCHES TALL AND HAS AN EIGHT- FOOT WINGSPAN.
JACKSON COUNTY’S PASCAGOULA RIVER IS THE LARGEST FREE- FLOWING RIVER IN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES.
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