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Originally, the Mississippi state capitol was in the Natchez area, but the state legislature decided they needed a more central location. They decided on Jackson, which had been the site of an important trading post and was also near the Pearl River (major cities back then were often near rivers or oceans, since travel by ship was very common). Jackson was founded in 1821, and named after then-major general (and later US president) Andrew Jackson.
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When did Jackson become the capital of Mississippi?
It was named the capital in 1821, but the town existed only on paper. The new capital was not occupied by the State Legislature until 23 December 1822.
Who is the US Representative for Madison Mississippi?
Madison, MS (north of Jackson) is in the 3rd Congressional District, along with the east section of Jackson. For the 113th Congress (2013-2014), the US Representative is Gregg Harper, first elected in 2008.
How far is Jackson Mississippi from houma Louisiana?
how far is jacksonville Mississippi to houma Louisiana
What state iwhat city is 40 miles neast of Vicksburg?
In the context of the American Civil War, the important city 40 miles east of Vicksburg, Mississippi, is Jackson. Capital of Mississippi and an important assembly-point for Confederate troops, it was in 1862 and 1863 a key position for both the Union and Confederate armies in the struggle to control Vicksburg to the west.
Where do the Mississippi Braves play?
Their stadium is located just off I-20 and just east of Jackson, Mississippi.
What is the captital of Mississippi?
Jackson is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
What state is the capital of Jackson?
Jackson is the capital city in Mississippi.
What state has the capital of Vicksburg?
Vicksburg is not a state capital. It is in extreme western Mississippi, where the capital is Jackson MS.
Is Mississippi capital Jackson?
Jackson is the capital city in Mississippi.
How do you spell Mississippi's capital?
The state capital of Mississippi is Jackson.
What is the current capitol of Mississippi?
Jackson is the capital city in Mississippi.
Is the capital of Mississippi?
Mississippi's capital city is Jackson.
Jackson is Mississippi as is to Kentucky?
Jackson is the capital of Mississippi. The capital of Kentucky is Frankfort.
Is Jackson Mississippi the capitol of Mississippi?
Jackson is the capital city in Mississippi.
Was Andrew Jackson's name in the capital of Mississippi?
The capital of the state of Mississippi is Jackson. It is named for Andrew Jackson.
Capital city of the US State missisipi?
Jackson is the capital city in Mississippi.
What state capital east of the Mississippi river has the highest elevation?
Atlanta
