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    Home » Homeschool Resources By Subject » All About the States in the USA

    All About Mississippi

    by THSM

    Mississippi Facts for Kids

    Mississippi was the 20th state to join the union. It became a state on December 10, 1817.

    Capital - Jackson

    Abbreviation - MS

    Nickname - Magnolia State

    Motto - "Virtute et armis" - By valor and arms

    Song - Go Mis-sis-sip-pi

    Bird - Mockingbird

    Flower - Magnolia

    Insect - Honeybee

    Area - approximately 48,434 square miles

    Map of US with Mississippi highlighted and text Mississippi - The Magnolia State; capital – Jackson

    Learn more about Mississippi

    Mississippi Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
    Selected Library of Congress primary sources with a Teacher's Guide

    Beauvoir
    An article on the history of the property where Jefferson Davis spent the last dozen years of his life.

    The Declaration of Causes of the Seceding States
    The declarations of secession for Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia (primary sources)

    Gulf Islands National Seashore
    Historic people and places of the Gulf of Mexico

    Mississippi Entomological Museum
    Learn about Mississippi habitats

    Get Our State Report Printable
    Sign up below to get our state report printable.

    Natchez National Historic Park
    Explore the history and culture of the Natchez Indians

    Oren Dunn City Museum
    Students can learn about the rich history of Tupelo through a timeline stretching back to 100 BCE, a series of short articles on Tupelo's untold history, and Elvis Presley history YouTube playlist.

    A Photographic Tour of Civil War Vicksburg

    American Battlefield Trust
    Resources for studying the Battle of Vicksburg, including articles, videos, and maps.

    Vicksburg National Military Park
    Resources for studying The Campaign For Vicksburg and The Siege of Vicksburg. There are great resources here for research into specific troops, commanders, and individuals.

    MS Endangered Species
    The Endangered Species of Mississippi is a downloadable PDF with detailed information on the state's 80 endangered species.

    Mississippi Dept. of Archives & History
    Discover a wide range of Mississippi-related content, such as personal diaries, letters, photographs, and interviews, as well as materials from government agencies and officials, including lists of educable children, governors' correspondence, maps, and Confederate pension applications.

    The 50 States - Mississippi
    From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Mississippi

    Mr. Donn.org - Mississippi
    Collection of Mississippi resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available

    50 States.com - Mississippi
    Facts & Trivia about Mississippi

    RoadsideAmerica.com - Mississippi
    Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Mississippi

    Awesome America - Mississippi
    Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Mississippi.

    Mississippi Map/Quiz Printout
    EnchantedLearning.com

    MS Resources for Educators from Locales:

    • Vicksburg
    • Tupelo
    • Jackson
    • Gulfport
    • Hattiesburg
    • Olive Branch
    • Meridian

    Learn more through virtual and in-person Mississippi field trips ...

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