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Facts about Size - The area of
the State covers 48434 square miles
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The Constitution -
Mississippi was the 20th State to be admitted to the Union
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3 Largest Cities in
Mississippi - Jackson, Gulfport and Biloxi
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Mississippi State Motto - " Virtute et armis " the State Motto is translated as "
By Valor and Arms "
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Facts about the State Nickname - The
Magnolia State which evolved from the vast number of magnolia
flowers and trees in the state.
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Name of the State
Song is " Go Mis-sis-sip-pi " the words and music of the song are by
Houston Davis
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Short History of
Mississippi - The first settlers in the region (1699) were
French, and the area became part of Louisiana. It passed to
the British (1763-1779) and then to the Spanish before being
ceded to the United States in 1783. The Mississippi Territory,
organized in 1798 and enlarged in 1804 and 1813, also included
the present state of Alabama.
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Origin of the name
Mississippi - Named after In 1666 French explorers in the western
Great Lakes region recorded 'Messipi' as their rendering of
the Ojibwa name for the river they had come upon - misi-sipi
meaning “big river.”
Best Places to Visit in Mississippi
Where are the best
places to visit in Mississippi? What are the most famous and fun
tourist attractions in Mississippi? Visit interesting historical sites
and places in Mississippi during your vacation. Have fun travelling
through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in
Mississippi.
The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist
attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Mississippi! Best Places to
Visit in Mississippi - Tourist attractions
Best Places to
Visit in Mississippi - Historical Sites
Facts about
the Names
of the Symbols / Emblems of of Mississippi
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the
symbols / Emblems of the State of Mississippi:
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