Mississippi - 50 States - US Geography / US History

Have you been to Mississippi? It's fun to spell - and fun to visit! Mississippi became the 20th State of the Union on December 10, 1817. Jackson is the capital of Mississippi, as well as the largest metropolitan area.

Mississippi is named for the giant Mississippi River, which forms the state's western border.

Our series of videos "Visit the 50 States," gives you a little history and interesting facts about each state. For every state, you'll learn when it entered the Union, what's its motto, how did it get its nickname, and see what the flag, seal, and state capitol building all look like. We'll find the state capital on the map! There's also fun trivia - do you know the state tree, flower, and bird? Watch and find out!

Our series of US geography videos "Visit the 50 States," gives you a little history and interesting facts about each state. For every state, you'll learn when it entered the Union, what's its motto, how did it get its nickname, and see what the flag, seal, and state capitol building all look like. We'll find the state capital on the map! There's also fun trivia - do you know the state tree, flower, and bird? Watch and find out!
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We Recommend:
The 50 States: Explore the USA with 50 fact-filled maps!
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National Geographic Our 50 States
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Stephen Fry in America: Fifty States and the Man Who set Out to See Them All
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Tour Guide: Michael Kelly
Directed by Michael Harrison
Written & Produced by Kimberly Hatch Harrison
Edited by Andriy Kostyuk

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Creative Commons picture credits:

Wolf River Swamp North Mississippi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wo...
Author: Gary Bridgman

Jackson Mississippi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ja...
Author: chmeredith

Birthplace of Elvis Presley
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:El...
Author: Angjett

Natchez Trace Trail
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Na...
Author: Brent Moore
Emerald Mound
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ch...
Author: Herb Roe

Mockingbird
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mi...
Author: Captain-tucker

Teddy Bear
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Te...
Author: Waugsberg