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9. Nov. 2009 · Learn about the history, geography, culture and people of Mississippi, the 20th state to join the Union in 1817. Explore its role in the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, the Blues music and more.
The history of the state of Mississippi extends back to thousands of years of indigenous peoples. Evidence of their cultures has been found largely through archeological excavations, as well as existing remains of earthwork mounds built thousands of years ago.
History of Mississippi The earliest inhabitants. Three major groups of indigenous peoples constituted the earliest inhabitants of present-day Mississippi. The largest of these groups, the Choctaw, numbered approximately 20,000 and were located primarily in the southern and central part of the state.
Vor 2 Tagen · Mississippi, constituent state of the United States of America. Its name derives from a Native American word meaning “great waters” or “father of waters.” Mississippi became the 20th state of the union in 1817. Jackson is the state capital.
The state's history traces back to around 9500 BC with the arrival of Paleo-Indians, evolving through periods marked by the development of agricultural societies, rise of the Mound Builders, and flourishing of the Mississippian culture.
The online version of the Mississippi Encyclopedia.
Explore Mississippi history through engaging online articles and paired lesson plans for students and teachers. Learn about the Lost Cause, the Civil Rights Movement, the Blues, and more.
