Mississippi became the 20th state admitted to the Union on December 10, 1817.
Mississippi was established/founded on December 10,1817
The first territorial capital of the Mississippi Territory was Natchez, established in 1798. In 1802, the capital was moved to Washington, Mississippi, which served as the capital until 1817 when Mississippi became a state.
The first state-supported institution in Mississippi was the University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss. Established in 1844, it was the first public university in the state and has played a significant role in higher education in the region. The university's founding marked an important milestone in Mississippi's commitment to providing access to education for its citizens.
Mississippi IS the name of the state.
Mississippi applied for statehood in 1817. It became the 20th state to join the United States on December 10, 1817. The territory was originally part of the larger Mississippi Territory, which was established in 1798.
Mississippi is a state.
"Go, Mississippi" is the official state song for Mississippi.
Mississippi is a state.
The Vicksburg Campaign, specifically the Siege of Vicksburg, established control of the Mississippi River.
The state of Mississippi.
Mississippi's state flag is called simply the State Flag of Mississippi.
Mississippi Valley State University is located in the state of Mississippi.