To Mississippians, certain things about the state are common knowledge. For example, the best hot tamales are made in the Delta or comeback sauce goes with just about everything. And then, there are those Mississippi facts that even outsiders are aware of; here are 18 of them.
- Hospitality
Shoshanah/Flickr For most, hospitality is usually the first thing associated with Mississippi. And that’s definitely something to brag about.
- Magnolias
Loco Steve/Flickr From the state’s nickname to the official state flower, Magnolias and Mississippi just go together.
- Seafood
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr It is one of the state’s biggest industries, after all.
- The Blues
Visit Mississippi/Flickr It seems as if the rest of the world will be forever grateful to Mississippi for their part in cultivating America’s music.
- Elvis Presley
Whatknot/Flickr Yes, the King was born in this beautiful state. No, we don’t get tired of hearing about how awesome he was.
- Coca-Cola and Barq’s Root Beer
Pratt/Flickr The two deliciously bubbly concoctions both have well-known roots in Mississippi. Coca-Cola was bottled for the first time in Vicksburg; while Barq’s Root Beer was created in Biloxi.
- Heat and Humidity
Julian Lim/Flickr Out-of-towners are always amazed at how well Mississippians handle the intense heat and humidity that come along with living in the Magnolia State.
- The Confederate Symbol
Ron Cogswell/Flickr The symbol of the Confederacy has long been associated with Mississippi, especially as of late due to the controversy surrounding it.
- Religion
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr Located in the Bible Belt, it’s no secret that religion plays a huge role in Mississippi.
- Farms
Jimmy Smith/Flickr Farming is big here in Mississippi and it is probably one of the things most often associated with the state. Of course, not all Mississippians live on farms like many out-of-towners think.
- Sweet Tea
Andy Thompson/Flickr If you’re looking for good sweet tea then Mississippi is the place for you. It is the “house wine of the south,” after all.
- Wide Open Spaces
Visit Mississippi/Flickr Known for a diverse landscape and beautiful scenery, Mississippi is definitely not lacking when it comes to being able to enjoy the outdoors.
- Hurricanes
au_tiger01/Flickr Just like Mississippians are no strangers to hurricanes, the rest of the country is no stranger to the fact that the state experiences them quite often.
- Lots and Lots of Bugs
Jimmy Smith/Flickr It seems as if bugs like living in Mississippi just as much as people do.
- Beautiful Architecture
Michael McCarthy/Flickr Filled with homes from the antebellum period, Mississippi is known for its amazing architecture of yesteryear.
- Vicksburg National Military Park
Terry Alexander/Flickr An important part of both Mississippi and the country’s history, the Vicksburg National Military Park is one of the state’s most well-known attractions.
- Famous Mississippi Natives
TEDxJackson/Flickr The state is commonly linked to celebrity natives such as Oprah Winfrey, Morgan Freeman, William Faulkner, and Kermit the Frog, to name a few.
- Guns
Jimmy Smith/Flickr Mississippians take their constitutional right very seriously. You got a problem with that?
What else do most people associate with Mississippi? Tell us in the section below!
Shoshanah/Flickr
For most, hospitality is usually the first thing associated with Mississippi. And that’s definitely something to brag about.
Loco Steve/Flickr
From the state’s nickname to the official state flower, Magnolias and Mississippi just go together.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr
It is one of the state’s biggest industries, after all.
Visit Mississippi/Flickr
It seems as if the rest of the world will be forever grateful to Mississippi for their part in cultivating America’s music.
Whatknot/Flickr
Yes, the King was born in this beautiful state. No, we don’t get tired of hearing about how awesome he was.
Pratt/Flickr
The two deliciously bubbly concoctions both have well-known roots in Mississippi. Coca-Cola was bottled for the first time in Vicksburg; while Barq’s Root Beer was created in Biloxi.
Julian Lim/Flickr
Out-of-towners are always amazed at how well Mississippians handle the intense heat and humidity that come along with living in the Magnolia State.
Ron Cogswell/Flickr
The symbol of the Confederacy has long been associated with Mississippi, especially as of late due to the controversy surrounding it.
Located in the Bible Belt, it’s no secret that religion plays a huge role in Mississippi.
Jimmy Smith/Flickr
Farming is big here in Mississippi and it is probably one of the things most often associated with the state. Of course, not all Mississippians live on farms like many out-of-towners think.
Andy Thompson/Flickr
If you’re looking for good sweet tea then Mississippi is the place for you. It is the “house wine of the south,” after all.
Known for a diverse landscape and beautiful scenery, Mississippi is definitely not lacking when it comes to being able to enjoy the outdoors.
au_tiger01/Flickr
Just like Mississippians are no strangers to hurricanes, the rest of the country is no stranger to the fact that the state experiences them quite often.
It seems as if bugs like living in Mississippi just as much as people do.
Michael McCarthy/Flickr
Filled with homes from the antebellum period, Mississippi is known for its amazing architecture of yesteryear.
Terry Alexander/Flickr
An important part of both Mississippi and the country’s history, the Vicksburg National Military Park is one of the state’s most well-known attractions.
TEDxJackson/Flickr
The state is commonly linked to celebrity natives such as Oprah Winfrey, Morgan Freeman, William Faulkner, and Kermit the Frog, to name a few.
Mississippians take their constitutional right very seriously. You got a problem with that?
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