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Mississippi is known as the Magnolia State.


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The most well-known nickname for Mississippi is "The Magnolia State."


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The official nickname for Mississippi is The Magnolia State.


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Mississippi is a state.


What is Mississippi's nickname?

THE NICKNAMES:The Magnolia State: The most well-known nickname for Mississippi is "The Magnolia State." This nickname honors the stately beauty of the Magnolia Trees of Mississippi. The Magnolia is Mississippi's official State Tree and the blossom is Mississippi's official State Flower. "The Magnolia State" appears on the Mississippi 50 States commemorative quarter issued in October of 2002.The Bayou State: Mississippi is sometimes referred to as "The Bayou State" for its slow-moving streams that wander through marshes and lowlands along the Mississippi River and the southern section of the state to the Gulf coast.The Eagle State: This name came from the Mississippi Coat of Arms which depicts a Bald Eagle clasping arrows and an olive branch in its talons. The Mississippi Coat of Arms, based on the National Coat of Arms, can be seen on the Mississippi Great Seal.The Border-eagle State: This nickname is attributed to the Mississippi Coat of Arms as well though it is not known why the "Border-eagle" is specified.The Mud-cat State: Large catfish wandering the swamps and rivers of the states were referred to as Mud-cats. This humorous name references these large fish.The Mud-waddler State: In John Goff's 1892 Book of Nicknames, Mississippi is referred to as "The Mud-waddler" state. No explanation is given.The Ground-hog State: It is assumed that this name originated at some point due to the population of ground hogs in Mississippi. Though referred to in John Goff's 1892 Book of Nicknames, this name, like "The Mud-waddler State," is not explained.Source: NetState


What is the state song of Mississippi?

"Go, Mississippi" is the official state song for Mississippi.


Is Mississippi a state or a country?

Mississippi is a state.


Who owns the Mississippi river?

The state of Mississippi.