Mississippi State Information

Welcome to the Mississippi information page! Learn more about Mississippi's rich cultural and historical background through Mississippi trivia, history and facts. You can explore all that Mississippi has to offer with our suggested scenic road trips and information about driving in Mississippi. If you are thinking about moving to the great state of Mississippi, check out tips to help you get started and the handy Allstate Moving Checklist.

Little Bit of History

The state of Mississippi encompasses 48,434 square miles and is ranked 32nd in the nation's total area. It was the 20th state to enter the union on December 10, 1817. Mississippi derived its name from the Mississippi River, which in turn was named after the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning Great River.

Essentials

Motto -

Virtute et armis
By valor and arms

Capital - 

Jackson

Time Zone - 

Central

Demonym - 

Mississippian

Quarter

Introduced - 2002

Song

Go, Mississippi

States may sing
their songs of praise

With waving flags
and hip-hoo-rays,

Did You Know?

• Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, on January 8, 1935.
• Borden's Condensed Milk was first canned in Liberty.
• Walter Payton of Columbia was the first football player on a Wheaties box.
• Edward Adolf Barq, Sr. invented root beer in Biloxi in 1898.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you considering moving to the great state of Mississippi? Here are some tips to help you get a head start right from your computer at home.

Driving in Mississippi
Visit the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for important information on obtaining your Mississippi driver's license, requirements for ID Cards, and vehicle registration.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
Moving can be daunting, especially because there are so many things to remember from getting the storage boxes to calling the utility companies. Don't forget anything with our useful moving tools:

• The Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) will help you stay on track!
• Use Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to record your belongings. You can assist your movers and protect yourself by taking a full inventory of your belongings.

Regardless of where your move is, always find the moving company's registration number and check references and complaint history. This information is available at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Mississippi?
It's easy to get an auto insurance quote from Allstate and find out if switching to Allstate might help you save money on car insurance. You can also talk to an Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Mississippi State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Mississippi visit:

• Mississippi State Catastrophe Information
• Mississippi Auto Insurance Coverages

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