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The state gets its name from the great river ‘Mississippi’ which flows along its western border. In 1798, Mississippi was organized as a territory and was admitted as 20th state on December 10, 1817.
The name ‘Mississippi’ derives from a Chippewa India word ‘mici zibi’ which means ‘Great River’ or ‘Gathering-in all the waters’. Mississippi is heavily forested with beautiful magnolia trees, hence this state is also known as ‘Magnolia State’. The largest city in Mississippi, ‘Jackson’ nick named as ‘crossroads of the South’ is the capital of the state. Another interesting fact about Mississippi is that, after the catfish found in the streams of state, the residents in Mississippi is also known as ‘Mudcats’ .
Mississippi is known for music and literature. In addition to these, Mississippi encourages various other forms of arts. Cotton was one of the major industries for a little more than hundred years after the formation of state. However, over the half of the century, Mississippi expanded its economy by maintaining both agricultural activities as well as industrial activities. Today, the most important segment of Mississippi’s economy is agriculture. Feed crops, peanuts, meat animals, sweet potatoes, rice, sugar cane, eggs and diary products are the most important harvests in Mississippi. There is no other region in the nation that holds the artistic and historical values as Mississippi does. Mississippi delta is one of the major attractions of tourists. For all your auto transport requirements here feel free to give us a call. We will take care of all your car shipping requirements.
Mississippi is home to many legends. Pulitzer Prize Winning author William Faulkner and Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright Richard Wright Tennessee Williams were born in Mississippi.
