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of the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg's success, today,
is primarily the result of an eye to the future and a generous touch of
wisdom. The city started as a lumbering center (it is in the middle of one
of the finest stands of longleaf pine which was a major industry in
Mississippi) but the city fathers spurred growth in a wide variety of
industries which has enabled this community to stay economically sound.
Their Lake Terrace
Convention Center is state of the art and well booked. Check their
schedule (calendar)
- you may find an event of prime interest to you.
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are more than a dozen public and private golf courses in the immediate
vicinity - and you don't need orange golf balls here in the winter. There
is also great year-round camping, hiking, fishing and canoeing, - and
hunting in season.
For the history
buffs, Hattiesburg has four distinct Historic Districts including one of
the largest, most intact historic districts in southeast Mississippi,
encompassing 115 acres and featuring a variety of architectural styles
dated between 1884 and 1930.
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