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City	Moss Point
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Jackson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.425914
Longitude	-88.532733
Population	12,147
Density	194.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	39563, 39562
Area Code	228
County Seat	Pascagoula
School District	Moss Point School District

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About Moss Point, Mississippi

Moss Point is a locality in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 12,147. The population density is 194.5 people per km². Moss Point is located at 30.4259°N, 88.5327°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Moss Point is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 39563, 39562.

Moss Point draws its character from the dark, tannin-stained currents of the Escatawpa River that carve through the landscape like a slow-moving artery. It lies 3.4 miles north-northeast of Pascagoula, MS (from Pascagoula, MS: bearing 22°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east-northeast of Gautier. The town rests upon a low-lying expanse where the air holds the heavy, salt-sweet moisture drifting inward from the Gulf of Mexico just four miles away. To the west, the Escatawpa River Marsh Coastal Preserve offers a vast, untamed sanctuary where the water meets the land in a thick tangle of marsh grass and cypress knees. Dog Island sits quietly in the nearby waters, a small sentinel watching over the shifting tides that define the daily pulse of the earth here. Beyond the immediate banks, the land stretches out toward The Prairie, a basin that provides a subtle contrast to the damp, river-fed lowlands.

Moss Point emerged as a place defined by the strength of its timber and the ingenuity of its shipbuilders, who long ago turned the river’s abundance into a thriving maritime livelihood. The local economy grew deep roots in these industries, utilizing the water to transport raw materials that fueled the early growth of the region. Even as the decades passed, the rhythm of work in Moss Point remained tied to the movement of heavy vessels and the steady hum of manufacturing plants along the shore. The labor of generations built a foundation of resilience, turning raw forest fiber into products sent across the world. Orange Lake serves as a quiet reminder of the inland water systems that complement the industrial strength of the riverfront, grounding the local economy in the natural resources of the soil.

Generations of residents have cultivated a cultural identity in Moss Point that values the quietude of a life lived close to the water’s edge. The local spirit shines during community gatherings where the legacy of the region’s past is held in high regard by those who call this place their own. Notable figures like the esteemed blues musician Robert Johnson, who spent significant time in the area, left an indelible mark on the soul of the local soundscape, influencing the very way the wind seems to hum through the pines. Landmarks scattered throughout the streets reflect a stubborn adherence to tradition, standing as quiet observers of the changing seasons. Everyday life in Moss Point moves with a deliberate, unforced cadence, mirrored by the way the sunlight fades over the marshland at dusk, turning the sky a deep, bruised violet.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Escatawpa River Marsh Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — locality lies within
Pascagoula River Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — locality lies within
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 208° SW
Bellview Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 208° SW
Payne Street Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 190° S
Pascagoula River Marsh Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.7 mi, 267° W
Graveline Bay Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 264° W
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.2 mi, 078° E · 31k acres
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.8 mi, 276° W · 57k acres
Captain Calhoun's Anchor (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 173° S
Mitchell Park Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 191° S
William Faulkner's summer house (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 191° S
Shepard State Park (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 240° SW
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 12.6 mi, 187° S · 213k acres
Gulf Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.0 mi, 192° S · 3,896 acres
Mississippi Vietnam Memorial (Monument) — 14.0 mi, 265° W
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 15.4 mi, 262° W
Biloxi Little Theater (Theatre) — 20.7 mi, 265° W
Saenger Theater for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 21.4 mi, 265° W
Island Fire Glass Art Gallery and Espresso Bar (Gallery) — 25.2 mi, 083° E
Ship Island Light (Historic Ruins) — 29.7 mi, 240° SW
St. Patrick Theatre (Theatre) — 30.4 mi, 287° W
TrainTastic (Museum) — 31.7 mi, 265° W
Oakleigh (Museum) — 33.2 mi, 058° NE
Ship Island Excursions (Attraction) — 33.5 mi, 263° W
Sweet Dreams Haunted Attraction (Attraction) — 33.8 mi, 057° NE
Phoenix Fire Museum (Museum) — 34.3 mi, 058° NE
Piasecki H-21 (Attraction) — 35.4 mi, 060° NE
Bell UH-1 (Attraction) — 35.4 mi, 060° NE
Lance Lumpkin Stadium (Stadium) — 37.0 mi, 263° W

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