MISSISSIPPI

Tupelo, Mississippi is the birthplace of Elvis Presley, who was born on January 8, 1935.

The first seal of Mississippi was adopted in 1798, while it was still a territory. It became the state seal in 1817 when Mississippi became a state.

The Magnolia is both the state flower and the state tree of Mississippi.

The Bottlenose Dolphin is the state water mammal of Mississippi.

Mississippi is known for its rich cultural heritage, especially in music. It is the birthplace of the blues and contributed significantly to the development of American music.

Mississippi became a U.S. territory in 1798 and was admitted to the Union in 1817.