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39 Interesting Facts About Mississippi You Might Not Know 2023

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With so much of the state “hidden away,” you can bet your bottom dollar there are plenty of cool or interesting facts you might not know about Mississippi!

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We have collected all the weird, wacky, and downright cool things you never knew about the Hospitality State.

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The river empties its vast torrents into the Gulf of Mexico. The origin of the name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi, which means “Great River”.

It Is Named After the River

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Back in 1699, French settlers established the first permanent settlement in what would become Mississippi.

The French established the First Settlement

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Every year, Mississippi can be devastated by around 27 tornadoes. “Fun” fact: two of the top five deadliest twisters happened right here, yikes!

Lots of Tornadoes Abound

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One of the Mississippi fun facts is that Vicksburg in western Mississippi has a high rating of UFO sitings and enthusiasts.

Mississippi Is a Popular State for UFO Enthusiasts

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Many of her works focused on human connection, emotions, and how we interact with each other and our surroundings.

Renowned Writer, Eudora Welty, Was Born Here

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