Pascagoula, MS
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About Pascagoula
- • Jimmy Buffett, the legendary singer-songwriter, was born in Pascagoula.
- • The Pascagoula Run, a popular coastal footrace, originated here.
- • Shipbuilding on the Pascagoula River established it as a major port.
- • A local legend says a singing river tribe drowned to avoid capture.
- • Hurricane Katrina in 2005 caused catastrophic damage and reshaping.
- • Named after the Pascagoula tribe, it was formally incorporated in 1892.
- • With around 22,000 people, it's smaller than nearby Gulfport.
- • At 13 feet above sea level, flooding is a constant concern.
- • Shipbuilding and related industries are the economic drivers.
- • A quiet, resilient coastal town with a deep connection to the sea.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XLIV.
- • Pascagoula High School has a long and successful football history.