Hattiesburg, MS Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Hattiesburg, MS

Civil engineer William H. Hardy founded the city in 1882, Hattiesburg was named in honor of Hardy's wife Hattie. The lumber and railroad industries are the reason for Hattiesburg's population expansion, from which was derived the nickname "The Hub City". It now attracts newcomers to the area because of the diversity of the economy, strong neighborhoods and the central location in South Mississippi. The Hub City is home to The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. Just south of Hattiesburg is Camp Shelby which is one of the largest National Guard training bases east of the Mississippi river. Forrest General and Merit Health Wesley offer this southern region of Mississippi great healthcare and are both one of the area's largest employers. The Hattiesburg area offers some of the best school districts in the state of Mississippi. The Oak Grove and Petal school districts have won statewide recognition in excellence. less

Founded in 1882 by civil engineer William H. Hardy, Hattiesburg was named in honor of Hardy's wife Hattie. The town was incorporated two years later with a population of 400. Hattiesburg gained its nickname, the "Hub City", in 1912 as a result of a contest in a local newspaper. It was named because it was at the intersection of a number of important rail lines. Hattiesburg is centrally located less than 100 miles from the state capital of Jackson, as well as from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama. Hattiesburg is home to The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. The Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park is a longstanding tourist attraction in the city. The Saenger Theatre was one of the seven built and operated by the Saenger brothers. It hosts an annual Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition, along with other productions. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hattiesburg Train Depot was constructed in 1910 by the Southern Railway Company, and was the city's largest and most architecturally significant depot. South of Hattiesburg is Camp Shelby, the largest US National Guard training base east of the Mississippi River, which hosts up to 100,000 National Guardsmen and Reservists annually. less

Hattiesburg is a city in South Mississippi that is quickly becoming one of the best, small cities in the South. With its close proximity to the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, and Jackson, Hattiesburg residents are close to all the action without the congestion that comes with it. But don't worry, the Hub City's flourishing art, music, and restaurant scene will provide you with plenty to do without ever leaving town. Looking for a thriving academic community? Hattiesburg offers two universities: William Carey University and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). The area also boasts two of the top, award-winning school districts in the state in Oak Grove and Petal. With two hospital systems, Forrest General Hospital and Merit Health Wesley, Hattiesburg offers a wealth of jobs in the healthcare industry and exceptional healthcare services to the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a place to establish your career or a place to retire, Hattiesburg is ready to welcome you and embrace you! less