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Sunday, January 13, 2008
![]() Mississippi State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size The official state flag of Mississippi was adopted in 1894, replacing the older Magnolia Flag (which had been adopted in 1861, after Mississippi seceded from the union). Today's Mississippi state flag has a small Confederate Battle Flag in the upper left corner (it is also called the "union square"). There are thirteen white stars on a St. Andrew's Cross, and horizontal blue, white and red stripes. State Capital: Jackson Largest City: Jackson State Flower: Magnolia State Tree: Magnolia State Bird: Mockingbird State Nickname: Magnolia State State Motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms) Bordering States: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee Origin of the Name: Mississippi is perhaps from the Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indian words "mici zibi," which means "great river" or "gathering of waters" Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart |
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