Mississippi Facts

Mississippi is the ______ state to join the Union on December 10, 1817.

• 20th

• 25th

• 19th

• 21st

What is the state capital of Mississippi?

• Laurel

• Biloxi

• Tupelo

• Jackson

What is Mississippi's state bird?

• cardinal

• mocking bird

• finch

• robin

How long is the Mississippi River?

• 3,456 miles

• 1,507 miles

• 2,570 miles

• 2,350 miles

What is the abbreviation for Mississippi?

• MI

• MS

• MP

• MIS

What is Mississippi's state nickname?

• Mud Pie State

• Hickory State

• Magnolia State

• River State

Root beer was invented in which Mississippi city?

• Jackson

• Tupelo

• Biloxi

• Gulfport

What is Mississippi's state mammal?

• red fox

• racoon

• armadillo

• coyote

Mississippi is named after a Native American word meaning............

• Abundant Forest

• Little Deer

• Big River

• Fertile soil

Mississippi is the birthplace of which of the following famous singers?

• Buddy Holly

• Brittany Spears

• Michael Bolton

• Whitney Houston