Situated on the Mississippi gulf coast, the city of Ocean Springs, in Jackson County, is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was founded with the authority of King Louis XIV in 1699, and called Fort Maurepas. In 1854, Dr. William Glover Austin called the area Ocean Springs, who advanced the idea that the local springs contained healing powers.
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Online portal for the city of Ocean Springs, with governmental information, a document index, and a city directory. Includes city council meeting minutes, calendar of events, city news and public notices, visitor resources and local links. - City of Ocean Springs
http://ci.ocean-springs.ms.us/
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
Provides chamber information and details on all businesses serving the Ocean Springs community. Includes membership information, a calendar of events, chamber activities, resources and community profile. - Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
http://www.oceanspringschamber.com/
School district news and information resource from Ocean Spring's official academic system. Site presents school board information, singles out the district's policies, profiles member schools and also features the district calendar. - Ocean Springs School District
http://www.ossd.k12.ms.us/