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Mississippi Facts and Top Attractions:
Mississippi Fun Facts:
Nicknames: Magnolia State
Capitol: Jackson
Motto: Virtute et armis; By valor and arms
Song: Go Mis-sis-sip-pi words and music by: Houston Davis
Flower: Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora
Tree: Southern Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora
Bird: Mockingbird
Gained Statehood: December 10, 1817
Name Origin: Possibly based on Chippewa Indian words "mici zibi," loosely meaning great river
Mississippi Visitor and Travel Information:
Mississippi the 'Magnolia State' is a land of great variety, with white sand beaches, bustling cities, small towns all weaved together with the fabric of the Deep South. Rich in history with key battle sites such as the American Civil War fought at Vicksburg, and inspiring artistic talent with such artists as William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Tennessee William, Elvis Presley, Jimmie Rodgers and B B King, Mississippi has much to offer visitors. The mighty Mississippi River, and miles of Gulf of Mexico coastline combine to make Mississippi a popular outdoor vacation destination.
Mississippi Tourist Attractions and Points of Interest:
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Natchez National Historical Park Vicksburg National Military Park Tupelo National Battlefield Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site Tupelo Buffalo Park Corinth Civil War Interpretative Center Oxford the inspiration for William Faulkner Vicksburg National Military Park Deep South Antique & Wine Trail All-American Rose Garden in Hattiesburg Pearl River Resort Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo & Elvis Presley's Birthplace Delta Blues Museum Old Capitol Historical Museum exhibits chronicling the Civil Rights movement Leland's Birthplace of the Frog -Jim Henson, Sesame Street and Muppets Exhibits Highway 61 Blues Museum Canton Movie Museum Canton Multi-Cultural Center and Museum Beauvoir Jackson Zoological Park | Elvis Presley Birthplace Marine Life Oceanarium Mississippi Petrified Forest John W. Kyle State Park George P. Cossar State Park Winterville Mounds State Park Natchez State Park Buccaneer State Park J.P. Coleman State Park Tishomingo State Park Clarkco State Park Roosevelt State Park Lefleur's Bluff State Park Tombigbee State Park Wall Doxey State Park Great River Road State Park Leroy Percy State Park Lake Lincoln State Park Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site Tupelo National Battlefield Natchez Trace National Parkway |
Mississippi History:
Mississippi was first explored for Spain by Hernando de Soto. He discovered the Mississippi River in 1540 and the area was later claimed by France. In 1699, a French group led by Sieur d'Iberville established the first permanent settlement colony near present-day Ocean Springs area. In 1763 after the French and Indian Wars, Great Britain claimed the area. In 1783 Great Britain ceded the area to the United States after the Revolution. In 1810 the U.S. gained control of West Florida from Spain and the area which is now Southern Mississippi. For over one hundred years cotton was the fuel that drove the Mississippi economy. Today Mississippi agriculture includes cotton, soybeans, corn, peanuts, pecans, rice, sugar cane and sweet potatoes. They also produce significant amounts of poultry, eggs, meat animals, dairy products, feed crops, and horticultural crops. Mississippi is the largest producer of pond raised catfish in the world.
On August 29th, 2005, Mississippi was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. The storm raged onshore forcing a great storm surge. Harrison County suffered the most with hundreds of people killed and great amounts of property damage.
On August 29th, 2005, Mississippi was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. The storm raged onshore forcing a great storm surge. Harrison County suffered the most with hundreds of people killed and great amounts of property damage.
Famous Mississippi Residents or Natives:
Red Barber ,Jimmy Buffett , Craig Claiborne , Bo Diddley , Charles Evers ,Medgar Evers , William Faulkner , Brett Favre , Shelby Foote , Richard Ford ,John Grisham , Barry Hannah , Beth Henley , Jim Henson , James Earl Jones , B. B. King , Steve McNair , Mary Ann Mobley , Willie Morris , Elvis Presley , Leontyne Price , William Raspberry , Jerry Rice , Jimmie Rodgers , Sela Ward , Muddy Waters , Eudora Welty , Tennessee Williams , Oprah Winfrey , Richard Wright , Tammy Wynette, Zig Ziglar
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