Named after America’s most storied waterway – which serves as most of the state’s western border – Mississippi
was organized as a territory in 1798 and was admitted as the 20th state to join the Union on December 10, 1817. Jackson
is the capital city and the largest Metropolitan area. State government in Mississippi has assembled a library on information
about attractions in the state, you can find access to them on the Visit Mississippi Website
Mississippi is one of the most aggressive – and successful – states at economic development, thanks to several
organizations that collaborate to attract new business to the state:
The Mississippi Development Authority
The Mississippi Economic Development Council
The Northern Mississippi Industrial Development Association
And the Official State Website
And there are regional organizations that collaborate with the three communities in the Golden Triangle:
Mississippi Economic Council (State Chamber of Commerce)
Mississippi State University
East Mississippi Community College
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This is a fully-interactive Google map – with a satellite overlay -- that you can use to find your way around Mississippi.
Main Map | Mississippi | Columbus | Starkville | West Point
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