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