These pictures are as interesting as they are historic!

Learn About Mississippi’s Most Famous People, & 7 of Mississippi’s Famous Landmarks. This unit study includes everything you need for virtual or travel-based learning about Mississippi. Buy now & start using the world as your classroom.

The Hatfields and McCoys have nothing on this Mississippi family.

The deep south state of Mississippi is full of unique wonders and beauty! Learn more fun facts about Mississippi here!

Learn About Mississippi’s Most Famous People, & 7 of Mississippi’s Famous Landmarks. This unit study includes everything you need for virtual or travel-based learning about Mississippi. Buy now & start using the world as your classroom.

From inventions to major historic events, these places have had a profound impact on the world.

From extensive history lessons to famous pie, this famous restaurant has it all.

From impressive architecture to ties with 'Gone With the Wind,' this city has quite the past.

“View of a scene in Jackson, Mississippi,” c. 1869, probably taken by Elisaeus von Seutter. Below are detail views. This is another photo from the E. von Seutter Photograph Collection o…

From several centuries-old towns to hundreds of sites on the National Register of Historic Places, history comes to life in MS, especially in these towns.

To this day, it remains the most destructive flood in US history.

Explore the pivotal time in mississippi: dive into Civil Rights Era stories on Loaded Media.

The story of "Mississippi: Conflict and Change," and how slavery, the Civil War and civil rights were taught over the years.

This eerily quiet town is the stuff nightmares are made of.

See the effects of the Great Depression like never before.

Struggling to remember or make sense of complicated information? Maybe a visual makeover with an eye-catching chart or graph will help! And if you have doubts about its effectiveness, allow us to introduce you to a subreddit called “Data Art”. It's a community dedicated to sharing “aesthetically satisfying data visualizations that you'd be proud to hang on your wall”.

Sheet 7 of 1944 Mississippi River Meander Belt by Harold Fisk Sheet 7 features the area between Old Town Bend, Island No 64, Phillips County, Desh County, Island No 69, Henrico, Victoria Bend, and ends near Montgomery Island, on the Arkansas side. On the Mississippi side it starts near Horseshoe Lake, Mississippi, and continues on through Clarksdale, Coahoma Country, Island No 67, and ends near Concordia Island, Mississippi. The whole set includes 15 sheets. You can find them in Our Store It features the Geological Investigation of the ancient courses of the Mississippi River Meander Belt from southern Illinois to southern Louisiana, created by cartographer and geologist Harold Fisk compiled for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Each of the fifteen sheets document in vivid color a different portion of the Mississippi River, the geography and its various courses over time. All of these maps represent the lower Mississippi’s “meander belt” — the area of a valley bottom across which the river’s channel has shifted over the millennia. The meander belt of the Mississippi — which has the third largest watershed in the world — is immense. The 15 maps is only a portion of the whole report. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers contracted Fisk as a consultant. He made the full technical report “Geological Investigation of the Alluvial Valley of the Lower Mississippi River”. Richard Russell describes the Mississippi work as “exhaustive” and “monumental”. And given its detail, Fisk completed mapping over 2,000 miles of the Mississippi’s present and past bends with astonishing speed. He notes in the report’s introduction that the project launched in May, 1941. Fisk, died in 1964, before the age of 60. This Map comes with a white border around it.

Wow! These old photos will take you back in time.

From inventions to major historic events, these places have had a profound impact on the world.

At one time, this area of Mississippi was considered the end of civilization. Today, it’s home to a long-forgotten about cemetery that looks like something straight from a horror movie.

The Hatfields and McCoys have nothing on this Mississippi family.

A Southern photographer's haunting images from a bridal shoot and seasonal flood portray her intimate connection with the ghost town of Rodney, Mississippi.

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Due in large part to the Mississippi River, the Delta is an environmentally compelling region. Touching on race relations, economic development, and musical and literary creativity, this essay discusses how its geography, demography, and history have made it one of the most distinctive American places.

Mississippi has a tendency to be overlooked by people on the rest of the country. But people who treat the state as a fly-over miss the cradle of the blues

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Slavery was so profitable, it sprouted more millionaires per capita in the Mississippi River valley than anywhere in the nation.

This Mississippi State Print was hand lettered and digitized for production in my own home studio. It measures 8 inches by 10 inches and would look great in your office, college residence hall room or home living room! This piece features some of the most well-known Mississippi slogans, sights, times in history and traditions. The print is printed on heavy white stock paper and ships with chipboard and a cello sleeve for extra protection during the delivery process. It is then placed in a rigid mailer for shipment. It would make the perfect gift for a new home, graduation or just because! :) Check the shop for SEVERAL other states that are now available. All will be available soon!

Sheet 8 of 1944 Mississippi River Meander Belt by Harold Fisk Sheet 8 features the area between Victoria Bend, on the Arkansas side, and ends at Spanish Moss, and starts at Lake Concordia and ends near the Tarpley Cut-Off on the Mississippi side of the mighty Mississippi River. The whole set includes 15 sheets. You can find them in Our Store It features the Geological Investigation of the ancient courses of the Mississippi River Meander Belt from southern Illinois to southern Louisiana, created by cartographer and geologist Harold Fisk compiled for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Each of the fifteen sheets document in vivid color a different portion of the Mississippi River, the geography and its various courses over time. All of these maps represent the lower Mississippi’s “meander belt” — the area of a valley bottom across which the river’s channel has shifted over the millennia. The meander belt of the Mississippi — which has the third largest watershed in the world — is immense. The 15 maps is only a portion of the whole report. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers contracted Fisk as a consultant. He made the full technical report “Geological Investigation of the Alluvial Valley of the Lower Mississippi River”. Richard Russell describes the Mississippi work as “exhaustive” and “monumental”. And given its detail, Fisk completed mapping over 2,000 miles of the Mississippi’s present and past bends with astonishing speed. He notes in the report’s introduction that the project launched in May, 1941. Fisk, died in 1964, before the age of 60. This Map comes with a white border around it.

These pictures are as interesting as they are historic!

The story behind Mound Bayou is remarkable. A small town with a big history, it's one of the most unique towns in the entire state, if not the country.

On October 23rd, 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the lack of school desegregation in Holmes County, Mississippi. Fifteen years earlier in the “Brown v. Board of Education” decision, school boards across the country were ordered to draft desegregation plans. But in the South, many districts resisted. The court ...

The Daniel, Al Fred, Photograph Collection consists of 586 photographs from three studios managed by the Albert Frederick Daniel family in Jackson, Mississippi, as well as copy prints of other photographers' work. Most of the photographs were taken in Jackson, although there are groups of images of the tung oil industry in south Mississippi and Boy Scouts at campgrounds around the state. Other subjects include businesses, churches (interior and exterior), colleges, floods, hospitals, politicians, public buildings, schools, and street scenes. Of special interest are panoramic photographs of early floods in downtown Jackson, images of the Mississippi Farmers Market and the Farish Street business district, and multiple images of both the Old Capitol and the Mississippi State Capitol buildings. A hanging, ca. 1900 Hardy Funeral Home, ca 1907 Invalid Carriage, Hardy, 1907 Millsaps College New Capitol, Bevo Car, ca 1918 Source: Albert Frederick Daniel Collection

Sheet 6 of 1944 Mississippi River Meander Belt by Harold Fisk Sheet 6 features the area between Tunica County, MS and Phillips County, AR. The whole set includes 15 sheets. You can find them in Our Store It features the Geological Investigation of the ancient courses of the Mississippi River Meander Belt from southern Illinois to southern Louisiana, created by cartographer and geologist Harold Fisk compiled for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Each of the fifteen sheets document in vivid color a different portion of the Mississippi River, the geography and its various courses over time. All of these maps represent the lower Mississippi’s “meander belt” — the area of a valley bottom across which the river’s channel has shifted over the millennia. The meander belt of the Mississippi — which has the third largest watershed in the world — is immense. The 15 maps is only a portion of the whole report. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers contracted Fisk as a consultant. He made the full technical report “Geological Investigation of the Alluvial Valley of the Lower Mississippi River”. Richard Russell describes the Mississippi work as “exhaustive” and “monumental”. And given its detail, Fisk completed mapping over 2,000 miles of the Mississippi’s present and past bends with astonishing speed. He notes in the report’s introduction that the project launched in May, 1941. Fisk, died in 1964, before the age of 60. This Map comes with a white border around it.

Sheet 11 of 1944 Mississippi River Meander Belt by Harold Fisk Sheet 11 features the area between Sunflower Lake, LA, and ends at St. Joseph, Louisiana on the LA side, and starts at Marshall Point and ends near Bondurant Chute on the Mississippi side of the mighty Mississippi River. The whole set includes 15 sheets. You can find them in Our Store It features the Geological Investigation of the ancient courses of the Mississippi River Meander Belt from southern Illinois to southern Louisiana, created by cartographer and geologist Harold Fisk compiled for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Each of the fifteen sheets document in vivid color a different portion of the Mississippi River, the geography and its various courses over time. All of these maps represent the lower Mississippi’s “meander belt” — the area of a valley bottom across which the river’s channel has shifted over the millennia. The meander belt of the Mississippi — which has the third largest watershed in the world — is immense. The 15 maps is only a portion of the whole report. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers contracted Fisk as a consultant. He made the full technical report “Geological Investigation of the Alluvial Valley of the Lower Mississippi River”. Richard Russell describes the Mississippi work as “exhaustive” and “monumental”. And given its detail, Fisk completed mapping over 2,000 miles of the Mississippi’s present and past bends with astonishing speed. He notes in the report’s introduction that the project launched in May, 1941. Fisk, died in 1964, before the age of 60. This Map comes with a white border around it.

You have discovered The Father of Waters map, the longtime majestic best selling art print that looks amazing in every room and fits on any wall, no matter how small! Discover for yourself what over 12,000 people have- the magic of this map that is personal and historical, a must-have for every Mississippi River or History lover. This reproduction of a rare Mississippi River "ribbon map" was drawn by Captain Willard Glazier to "prove" his premise that the True Source of the Mississippi was Lake Glazier rather than Lake Itasca. Looking for modern day towns on an old map? Many modern-day towns are included in this. It also contains many towns noted no longer appear on maps, like Waterproof...which wasn't! This is a hand painted historical map reproduction which in it's original state was black and white, yellowed with age and possibly torn or creased. "Due to the unique nature of our maps all sizes are approximate. Please do not purchase a frame until you receive the map and measure it. "

Name: Mississippi Print This illustration is perfect for anybody who loves to celebrate their Mississippi state pride! Print of my original illustration. Signed in pencil on the back. Printed on Epson Velvet Fine Art paper: a luxurious and sturdy 260gsm professional 100% cotton fiber paper. Sizes available: 8x10" 11x14" Orientation options: Portrait (taller than wide) Landscape (wider than tall) Packaging: your print will be carefully packaged in a glassine sleeve, and protected between two cardboard sheets. Mailed USPS first class in a sturdy mailer, to ensure it arrives on your doorstep in perfect condition! Please feel free to contact me with any queries. Thank you for looking! (Wooden hanger not included).

Dubbed the “resort of the damned,” Natchez Under-the-Hill was no stranger to criminal activity.

Students and faculty from Tougaloo College held a sit-in at the Woolworth’s lunch counter in Jackson, Mississippi.