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Jackson BACKGROUND  The name "Mississippi" comes from an Indian word meaning "great
waters" or "father of waters". In 1817, Mississippi was admited as
the 20th state to the Union. Mississippi is a state that is going
through great changes. Part of the Deep South, it was once a land of
farmers and quiet towns. It is becoming a state of factory workers
and busy cities.  But
tradition plays an important part in Mississippi life. The state retains many reminders of the Old South.
Stately mansions bring back memories of Mississippi plantation life
before the Civil War. The large, sunny beaches and fine hotels of
the Mississippi Gulf Coast are popular vacation destinations. QUICK FACTS  Nickname: Magnolia State Motto: Virtute et Armis (By valor and arms) Statehood: December 10, 1817 (20th) Origin of State's Name: Possible based on Chippewa Indian words "mici zibi," loosely meaning "great river" or "gathering in of all water" Largest Cities: Jackson, Biloxi, Greenville, Hattiesburg, Gulfport Border States: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee Land Area: 46,914 sq. mi.; 31st largest State Bird: Mockingbird State Flower: Magnolia (magnolia grandiflora) State Tree: Magnolia ( magnolia grandiflora) State Song: Go Mis-sis-sip-pi USEFUL LINKS Miscellaneous
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