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Mississippi Profile
Spelling the name of this state out loud is a catchy way to remember it, and a way to make sure you spell it correctly. The name "Mississippi" comes from an Indian word meaning "great waters" or "father of waters." Mississippi entered the Union as the 20th state in 1817. Considered part of the Deep South, Mississippi, with its rich soil and many rivers, is an agricultural state. The state flower is the fragrant magnolia blossom, and the capital is Jackson. ...Read more here: Mississippi - The Magnolia State
- Capital City:
- Jackson
- Nickname:
- Magnolia State
- Motto:
- Virtute et Armis (By valor and arms)
- Statehood:
- December 10, 1817 (20th)
- Origin of State's Name:
- Possible based on Chippewa Indian words "mici zibi," loosely meaning "great river" or "gathering in of all water"
- Largest Cities:
- Jackson, Biloxi, Greenville, Hattiesburg, Gulfport
- Border States:
- Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee
- Land Area:
- 46,914 sq. mi.; 31st largest
- State Bird:
- Mockingbird
- State Flower:
- Magnolia (magnolia grandiflora)
- State Tree:
- Magnolia ( magnolia grandiflora)
- State Song:
- Go Mis-sis-sip-pi
Featured Community Websites in Mississippi
- Bell Ridge Homeowners Association
- Forest Park Neighborhood Association
- Fox Creek Neighborhood Watch
- Greenbrook Neighborhood Association
- Heatherwood Area Homeowners Association
- Highland Cove Community Homeowners Assoc.
- Kamper/Avenues Neighborhood Association
- McLeod Neighborhood Association
- Northwood Hills POA
- St. Andrews Subdivision
Real Estate & Home Values in Mississippi
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
- Find All Foreclosures
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Largest Cities in Mississippi
- Bay St. Louis
- Biloxi
- Booneville
- Brandon
- Brookhaven
- Byram
- Canton
- Clarksdale
- Cleveland
- Clinton
- Columbus
- Corinth
- D'Iberville
- Gautier
- Greenville
- Greenwood
- Grenada
- Gulfport
- Hattiesburg
- Holly Springs
- Horn Lake
- Indianola
- Jackson
- Kosciusko
- Laurel
- Long Beach
- Louisville
- Madison
- McComb
- Meridian
- Moss Point
- Natchez
- New Albany
- Ocean Springs
- Olive Branch
- Oxford
- Pascagoula
- Pearl
- Petal
- Philadelphia
- Picayune
- Ridgeland
- Southaven
- Starkville
- Tupelo
- Vicksburg
- West Point
- Yazoo City
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Mississippi Schools
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Browse all 1065 Schools in Mississippi
Elementary Schools
- Houston Upper Elementary
- (662) 456-2797
- 452 Pittsboro Street
- Houston, MS 38851
- Bowmar Avenue School
- (601) 636-2486
- 912 Bowmar Avenue
- Vicksburg, MS 39180
Middle Schools
- Nichols Middle School
- (601) 859-3741
- 529 North Mace Street
- Canton, MS 39046
- Morgantown Elementary School
- (601) 445-2917
- 101 Cottage Home Drive
- Natchez, MS 39120
High Schools
- Holmes Co Voc Center
- (662) 834-3052
- 77 Kickernick Street
- Lexington, MS 39095
- Monroe Co Voc Tech
- (662) 369-7845
- 50057 Airport Road
- Aberdeen, MS 39730
Sex Offender Information for Mississippi
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In Mississippi, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://sor.mdps.state.ms.us. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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