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Mississippi is an Indian word. Its meaning is 'great waters' or 'father of waters'. It was named this because of the Mississippi River running through it. Mississippi was the 20th state to join the union in 1817.
For having the biggest part of the Mississippi river in the state.
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∙ 11y agoSome thought that the name Meridian was synomous with junction . It was the junction for roads and railroads
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∙ 8y agoJackson, Mississippi got its name from General Adrew Jackson who later became the seventh U. S. president.
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∙ 13y agoThe Magnolia State.
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Is Mississippi a river?
Mississippi is the name of a river and a state.
Name the line of demarcation separating Spanish and Portuguese colonies?
The name is a meridian. It is located 371 Spanish Leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands.
What years did John McCain serve in meridian Mississippi?
It's possible that the book titled, "Faith of my Fathers", by John McCain & Mark Salter may contain some information on that subject.
What is the name of the large river that forms part of Louisiana eastern border and flows south through southeastern Louisiana?
The name of the river is the Mississippi River.
What is a sentence for meridian?
The word "meridian" is usually used in place of "line of longitude. " An example of a sentence using the word "meridian" is "The Prime Meridian is the meridian that passes through Greenwich, England and marks 0 degrees of longitude. "
What is a word that begins with a z that is related to Mississippi?
Zero Road is the name of a road in Meridian, Mississippi.
What in Mississippi that starts with z?
Zero Road is the name of a road in Meridian, Mississippi
What is dill hometown?
Dill's hometown is Meridian, Mississippi.
Where is Meridian MS on a map?
Meridian, Mississippi it can be found in the half inside of Mississippi and Mississippi is one of the States of United States Of America, or use google maps to find it.
Where is the Meridian Museum Of Art in Meridian Mississippi located?
The address of the Meridian Museum Of Art is: 628 25Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
Where is the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Inc in Meridian Mississippi located?
The address of the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum Inc is: Po Box 5031, Meridian, MS 39302-5031
Gatorade player of the year at meridian high school in meridian Mississippi?
tyler Russell
Where was Susan Akins born?
MERIDIAN MISSISSIPPI
What city in Mississippi borders Alabama?
Meridian
What is the web address of the Meridian Museum Of Art in Meridian Mississippi?
The web address of the Meridian Museum Of Art is: http://www.meridianmuseum.org
Mississippi city with a z in it?
Zero Road is the name of a road in Meridian, Mississippi.
Where is the Meridian Zoological Park in Meridian Mississippi located?
The address of the Meridian Zoological Park is: 7404 Old Highway 80 West, Meridian, MS 39307
