The Old Ocean Springs Historic District

The Old Ocean Springs Historic District. . , The Old Ocean Springs Historic District is comprised of several residential blocks situated to the south and west of the City's central downtown business district. The area is unique because of its history of mixed-use, incorporating residential, commercial and professional particularly along Jackson and Washington Avenues. The area reveals an abundance of high style architecture both well-suited and adapted to the Gulf Coast climate, and indicative of Ocean Springs as a resort community. , The district, a large concentration of primarily street oriented properties, is significant for its diversity of architectural styles, local stylistic adaptations, and a variety of building forms. Greek revival, Queen Anne, and Craftsman stylistic interpretations predominate upon Creole cottages, Planter's cottages, shotgun houses, and bungalow forms. Climatic influences are reflected by both the scarcity of chimneys and the plethora of porches. The area also encompasses churches and community buildings, as well as numerous residences rehabilitated for modern uses. , Information from Ocean Springs Historic District Design Guidelines, This informational sign is part of a community project led by the Historic Ocean Springs Association, and is made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area. , We thank the City of Ocean Springs for their support of this project.