State Symbols Guide
Mississippi State Symbols & Official Emblems
The South State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
MS
Capital
Jackson
Population
2,961,279
Statehood
1817
Region
South
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
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State Flag
Mississippi State Flag
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State Flower
Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
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State Motto
Virtute et Armis
Latin
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State Nickname
The Magnolia State
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State Tree
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Mississippi
- Abbreviation
- MS
- Capital City
- Jackson
- Population
- 2,961,279
- Statehood Date
- December 10, 1817
- Region
- South
- Number of Symbols
- 6
