Noxapater, MS

united states

Noxapater is a small Winston County town of 471 people located along Highway 15 in central Mississippi's hill country. Most visitors arrive from Columbus (30 miles south) or connect via Highway 14 to the Natchez Trace Parkway. The town's name comes from a Choctaw word meaning "to see the stars," reflecting its rural setting where night skies remain clear enough for stargazing.