Mississippi has a long, complex history. Three countries ruled the region before it became part of the United States.
The state has deep ties with Native American tribes, and there are some towns that are older than America.
Do you know how and why Jackson became the capital? Here’s a crash course on Mississippi history.
When was Mississippi founded?
The area now known as the Magnolia State spent time under French, British and Spanish rule before becoming a U.S. territory in 1798…