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Mississippi
Nicknamed The Magnolia State, the US state of Mississippi is named after the Mississippi River. It has a total area of 48,430 sq mi and an estimated population of 2.94 million as of 2008.
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Where was the Mississippi river discovered?
The first European to explore the Mississippi was Hernando De Soto who crossed it on his final expedition in 1541. The upper regions were explored by the 1673 travels of Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, and the entire Mississippi valley was claimed as La Louisiane following the 1682 voyage of La Salle (Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle).
What are some of the important cities within Mississippi?
There are a number of major cities in Mississippi. These cities include Jackson, Biloxi, Gulfport, Tupelo, as well as Natchez.
Is the state of Mississippi located on the east side of the Mississippi river?
Vicksburg is on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, about 80 miles upriver from Natchez.
What are the 4 states the begin with n that is east of the Mississippi river?
There are seven US states with land east of the Mississippi:
Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi all have the Mississippi as a western border.
For Minnesota and Louisiana, the river flows through part of the state and only forms a western border.
* Because Illinois has a small exclave west of the river, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi are the only states that border the river without having any land on the western bank, although some channels of the river may flow through small sections of the states.
What is the penalty for adultery in the state of Mississippi?
Adultery is not a crime in the state of Mississippi. However, adultery can be used as a reason for a divorce.
Which direction would you need to go if you go from Georgia to Mississippi?
When traveling from the US State of Georgia to Mississippi, the direction to travel is west.
Where is the Natchez Historical Society in Natchez Mississippi located?
The address of the Natchez Museum Of African American History And Culture is: 301 Main St, Natchez, MS 39120
Which goods were transported along the river Mississippi?
Coal, timber, cloth, grains, fruits, vegetables, barrels, hides and furs, dried meats and poultry goods, and even whiskey. It was easier to ship whiskey than to ship the crops needed to make whiskey, especially going East across the mountains--e.g. part of the Whiskey Rebellion was about ease of transportation of product and refusal to pay taxes. Remember that even in the 1700 to 1800s, coal mines, rock quarries, oil derricks, sawmills, leather makers, fur traders, whiskey-still owners, and farmers all needed to get goods shipped in all compass directions. Cattle and sheep ranchers drove their animals right through small towns on the way to river shipping points. When the railroad was built, shipments of coal and some animals went by railroad to river shipping, but most was still driven or carried in ox-driven wagons to river points for shipment.
How much of the US is drained by the Mississippi River system?
The Mississippi River has the third largest drainage basin ("catchment") in the world, exceeded in size only by the watersheds of the Amazon River and Congo River. It drains 41 percent of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. The basin covers more than 1,245,000 square miles (3,225,000 km²), including all or parts of 31 states and two Canadian provinces.
How far is Shelby Mississippi from Memphis TN?
The driving distance from Memphis TN to Shelby MS is 98 miles via US-61 S per MapQuest. The driving time per MapQuest is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What direction would you need to go if if you wanted to travel from Georgia to Mississippi?
Travelling from Georgia to Mississippi you would travel west.
What body of water is to the south of Mississippi?
Mississippi is bordered bythe Gulf of Mexico to the south.
What are the school colors for the University of Mississippi?
The University of Mississippi colors are cardinal red and navy blue.
Jackson is the capital city in Mississippi. Jackson is located in the western part of Mississippi in Hinds County, Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River.
How far is Tallahassee fl from Jackson ms driving?
The driving distance between Tallahassee, FL and Jackson, MS is approximately 435 miles. The driving time would be approximately 7 hours 30 minutes if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
How old does a female need to be to get married in Mississippi without her parents permission?
The age to get married in most places in the US, including Mississippi, is 18. They will allow 16 or 17 year olds to get married if they have parental permission. Some counties will allow it with a court order.
How many days will it take for regular mail to get to Illinois from Mississippi?
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
What are the two largest religious denominations in Germany?
Roman Catholic 43.4% Protestant 28.7% The Statesman's Yearbook 2007 p. 540
What is the Mississippi flyaway?
The Mississippi Flyway is a bird migration route that generally follows the Mississippi River in the United States and the Mackenzie River in Canada. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_Flyway
Is Mississippi in North America?
It depends on if you want the largest or longest because the longest river in North America is the Mackenzie River in Canada at 2,635 miles long. But the largest is The Mississippi river in the united states. Hope this helped :)
As of 2000 what was the population of Mississippi?
Mississippi, known as The Magnolia State and The Hospitality State, has a population of 2,984,926. Jackson, the state capital, has a population of 175,437.
Are there any special features on the Mississippi river?
The physical features of the Mississippi River includes a length of 2,340 miles, it opens into the Gulf of Mexico, and the tributaries are the Illinois River, Missouri River, Arkansas River, and Ohio River.
