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In 1666 French explorers somewhere in the western Great Lakes region recorded Messipi as their rendering of the Ojibwa name for the river they had come upon, misi-sipi, "big river." The French took the name with them as they went down Big River to its delta, and it superseded all the other names for Big River used by local Indian tribes and by earlier Spanish explorers. In 1798 Congress applied the Ojibwa name of the river to the territory of Mississippi.
It was thought to mean Father of the waters but this is inaccurate.
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How did Meridian Mississippi get its name?
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.
What is the State Name of Mississippi?
Mississippi IS the name of the state.
Who thought of the name Mississippi?
The state is named after the river, which in turn is named after an Ojibwe word meaning "Great River" - 'misi-ziibi'.
What river runs thought America?
Mississippi
Where does Mississippi gets it name from?
The state of Mississippi is named after the Mississippi River. The name Mississippi was given to it by the Indians.
Does the Mississippi run through Pennsylvania?
The Mississippi River does not flow thought Pennsylvania but the Ohio River, which is a tributary of the Mississippi, does flow through Pennsylvania.
What is Mississippi flag's name?
mississippi
Is there a city in Mississippi called Mississippi?
There is no town or city in Mississippi with the name Mississippi.
Which state was the bayou state?
i thought it was Mississippi ,but apparently its Louisiana
What is the Origin of Mississippi's name?
mississippi M1551551991
What is the name of Louisiana longest river?
Mississippi river Mississippi river
What is the official name for Mississippi?
Mississippi is its official name..."State of Mississippi"Capital: JacksonIt was originally called Mississippi TerritoryNickname(s): The Magnolia State; The Hospitality State
