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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
- Greenbrook Neighborhood Association
- Heatherwood Area Homeowners Association
- Highland Cove Community Homeowners Assoc.
- Kamper/Avenues Neighborhood Association
- McLeod Community Association
- Northwood Hills POA
- St. Andrews Subdivision
- The Enclave of Oxford
Real Estate & Home Values in Mississippi
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
- Find All Foreclosures
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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Mississippi
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Mississippi Schools
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Elementary Schools
- West Oktibbeha County Elementary
- (662) 465-7956
- 2747 Sturgis Maben Road
- Sturgis, MS 39769
- Saltillo Elementary School
- (662) 869-2211
- 424 South 3rd St.
- Saltillo, MS 38866
Middle Schools
- Carthage Junior High School
- (601) 267-8909
- 801 Martin Luther King Drive
- Carthage, MS 39051
- Olde Towne Middle
- (601) 898-8730
- 210 Sunnybrook Road
- Ridgeland, MS 39158
High Schools
- Poplarville Alternative School
- (601) 795-8477
- #1 Hornet Street
- Poplarville, MS 39470
- Mendenhall High School
- (601) 847-2411
- 207 Circle Drive
- Mendenhall, MS 39114
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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