Capital: Jackson
Largest City: Jackson
Abbreviation: MS
Joined the Union: December 10, 1817
Nickname: The Magnolia State
Mississippi is famed for its deep musical roots, lying at a cultural crossroads between the blues and jazz. It’s also the home of the King of Rock & Roll, with Tupelo-born legend Elvis Presley being the state’s favorite native son. The geography of the region primarily features a flat coastal plain and marshy lowlands near the mighty Mississippi River, whose course runs along the state’s entire western edge. Plantations and other historic sites – both of Native American and Civil War-era origin – are scattered across Mississippi, connected by the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway.
Areas to Explore
GULFPORT-BILOXI
JACKSON
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