How did Mississppi get its nickname?

Answer 1

Because of the abundance of magnolia flowers and trees in the state, and its adoption as the official state flower and tree, has led to the modern nickname of the Magnolia State.

Answer 2

The native American (Indian) name meant "Father of Waters" and comes from Chippewas words "mici zibi" which means "great river" or "gathering in of all the waters" and the Algonquin word "Messipi"

Answer 3

The official nickname for Mississippi is The Magnolia State. It has that nickname because of the beauty of the magnolia trees in Mississippi. The magnolia tree is the official state tree for Mississippi. The magnolia is the official state flower for Mississippi.

Answer 4

The Magnolia is the state tree and flower of Mississippi.

Answer 5

The state of Mississippi is named after the Mississippi River. The name Mississippi was given to it by the Indians.

Answer 6

The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, which namesake is from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi ("Great River").

Answer 7

From the Mississippi River.