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I have been told that the Mississippi River is known as "Old Man River" because as it flows from north to south, it forms the profile of a somewhat potbellied man, therefore he is deemed as "old." Louisiana finishes off his shoes. However true or false it may be, at least it will promote some interest as I have my students trace the Mississippi River on their Civil War maps.
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Is there a song about the Mississippi River?
Yes it's called ' Old Man River' - see the link below.
What is another name for Mississippi river?
Old Man River
What is the Mississippi rivers nickname?
The Mississippi River (the longest river in the USA) is also known as Muddy Mississippi, Old Man River, and Mighty Mississippi.
What is another name for old man river?
The Mississippi River. The song is from Showboat, and contrasts the river to the labors of the deckhands of the boat traveling on the river.
What state has a river called Old Man River?
Indianna does!
Is the Mississippi river an old river?
Yes very it is 20,000 years old
What was the land north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River called?
The region north of the Ohio River between the Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River known as the Northwest Territories. The Northwest Territories was created by Congress in 1787.
What was the nickname of the Missouri River during the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Mississippi River: Nicknames: Due to its size and historical significance, the Mississippi probably has more nicknames than any other river. Among these are: The Father of Waters The Gathering of Waters The Big Muddy (more commonly associated with the Missouri River) Big River Old Man River The Great River Body of a Nation The Mighty Mississippi El Grande (de Soto) The Muddy Mississippi ..
Which great stage musical of the 1920s featured the Mississippi river?
I don't know of any that early, but in the 1950' s we had ' Showboat' and tte song "Old Man River" and in the 1970's we had 'Big River' with the song 'River In The Rain'.
They call you a man but ill never have a wife you were given a body but not a life They made you a mouth but didnt give you a breath Water gives you life but the sun brings you death What are you?
A snowman What about a male ice sculpture "Old Man River", also known as the Mississippi River
What river did early settlers in the Old Northwest territory use to transport goods and produce to the Mississippi river?
The Missouri River.
When was Old Man River's City project created?
Old Man River's City project was created in 1971.
