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| Entered the Union: Dec. 10, 1817 (20) | Capital: Jackson |
| Origin of Name: From an Indian word meaning “Father of Waters” | |
| State Nicknames: Magnolia State | |
| State Motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms) | |
| State Bird: Mockingbird | State Tree: Magnolia |
| State Flower: Magnolia | State Mammal: White-tailed Deer |
| State Waterfowl: Wood Duck | State Song: “Go, Mississippi" |
| National Forests: 3 • State Parks: 24 | |
| Famous for: Mississippi River Boats, pre-Civil War mansions | |
| Famous Mississippians: Bo Diddley (Guitarist), William Faulkner • John Grisham (Novelists), Jim Henson (Puppeteer), James Earl Jones (Actor), B.B. King (Blues Guitarist), Brett Favre, • Steve McNair • Walter Payton • Jerry Rice (Football), Elvis Presley (Singer, Actor), Jimmy Buffett • Jimmie Rodgers • Tammy Wynett (Singers) Tennessee Williams (Playwright), Oprah Winfrey (TV host) | |
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