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Down the Mississippi, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

The Falls of St. Anthony, 1883. Artist: Tietze
The Falls of St. Anthony, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

Village of Prairie Indians, c19th century. This image is thought to show the Potawatomi. A Native American people of the upper Mississippi River and Western Great Lakes region

Capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi, by the Union army, American Civil War, 4 July 1863. The Union army, under General Grant, taking formal possession of the city

Recapture of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, American Civil War, 17 December 1862. Union troops, under General Cuvier Grover, occupying the city

Bombardment of Forts Jackson and St Philip, Louisiana, American Civil War, April 1862
First days bombardment of Forts Jackson and St Philip, Louisiana, American Civil War, April 1862. First division of the Union squadron preparing for action

Steam-packet and tug-boat on the Mississippi, USA, c1875

View of St Louis, Missouri, USA, c1880. View across the Mississippi, with a river boat travelling along the river

Eads Bridge, St Louis, Missouri, USA, c1874. Designed by James B Eads, the bridge crosses the Mississippi between St Louis and East St Louis, Illinois

Mississippi River, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, c1880. Artist: Barbant
Mississippi River, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, c1880

The banks of the Mississippi, c1860s (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Native American archaeological sites, USA, 1901. The Avondale Mounds, Washington County, Mississippi; De Soto Mound, Jefferson County, Arkansas, and a small mound from Le Moynes Brevis Narratio

Northern Line Packet Company paddle steamer Lake Superior, USA, c1870s(?). The Northern Line Packet Company operated riverboat services on the Mississippi River between St Louis

View in the valley of the upper Mississippi, 1877. From Cassells History of the United States by Edmund Ollier Vol 2. [London, Paris and New York, c1880]

Charge of the Federals at Corinth, American Civil War, (c1880). Corinth, Mississippi, was the site of two battles in 1862 during the American Civil War

Planting the Union flag on a bastion, Siege of Vicksburg, 1863. Scene from the American Civi War. Hand-coloured later

Loading a cotton steamer, c1880. Cotton is loaded onto a paddle steamer. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York)

A cotton chute, United States, c1880. Cotton is loaded onto a paddle steamer. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris)

Vicksburg, Mississippi, and its defences, 1862-1867. Artist: W Kemble
Vicksburg, Mississippi, and its defences, 1862-1867. The Union capture of the fortress of Vicksburg in July 1863 gave them control of the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy in two

New Orleans, Louisiana and its vicinity, 1862-1867. Artist: W Ridgway
New Orleans, Louisiana and its vicinity, 1862-1867. The city and port of New Orleans were captured by the Union in 1862. An engraving from volume II of The War with the South

The fleet passing forts on the Mississippi, capture of New Orleans, 1862-1867. Artist: W Ridgway
The fleet passing forts on the Mississippi, capture of New Orleans, 1862-1867. The Union Navy commanded by Admiral David Farragut captured New Orleans from the Confederacy in 1862

Bombardment of Island Number Ten, Mississippi River, 7 April 1862, (1862-1867). Artist: W Ridgway
Bombardment of Island Number Ten, Mississippi River, 7 April 1862, (1862-1867). Union ironclad warships bombarding the Confederate-held fortified island in the Mississippi

The Last Broadside of the Varuna, 1862, (1872). On 24th April 1862, the USS Varuna, a screw gunboat in the United States Navy

Loading a Cotton Steamer, 1877. This is probably a scene on the River Mississippi in the American South

Naval battle on the Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee, American Civil War, July 1862. The destruction of the Confederate flotilla by armoured Union gunboats

Generals Grant and Pemberton negotiating the surrender of Vicksburg, American Civil War, 1863. General Ulyssess Grant (left) (1822-1885)

The Siege of Vicksburg was the final major military action in the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War
The Siege of Vicksburg (May 18 - July 4, 1863) was the final major military action in the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War. In a series of maneuvers, Union Maj. Gen. Ulysses S

Map of Kentucky and Tennessee - Scanned 1886 Map

Map of Southern states USA 1883
Warrens Common School Geography

MISSISSIPPI: HOUSE, 1938. The Gloucester house in Natchez, Mississippi. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1938

OLE MISS RIOT, 1962. The University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Mississippi, after the riots caused by white segregationists protesting the enrollment of James Meredith, the first black student

MISSISSIPPI: MAIDS, 1940. Two African American maids caring for a white child, in Port Gibson, Mississippi. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, 1940

SHARECROPPER, 1937. A fifty-seven year old African American sharecroppers feet with dimes around her ankles to prevent headaches, Hinds County, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1936

COTTON PLANTATION. Picking cotton on a Mississippi plantation. Oil over a photograph, late 19th century

SIEGE OF VICKSBURG, 1863. A plan to bypass the Confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi, by digging a canal to link two sections of the Mississippi River

Mississippi River bayou
Alligator in a cypress brake on the lower Mississippi River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of DeSotos route, 1540s
De Soto expeditions route across southeast North America, 1539-1542. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Boats on the lower Mississippi River, 1850s
Steamboats and a raft passing a sugar plantation on the Mississippi River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto discovering the Mississippi River, 1540. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journey through the Heart of Mississippi: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Culture" Step back in time with a vintage map of Southern States USA from 1895, tracing the path along the mighty Mississippi River. Imagine joining Huckleberry Finn and Jim on their adventurous raft ride, as they navigate through both perilous waters and profound friendships. In the heartland of this enchanting state, witness a logging truck bravely driving into an impending thunderstorm during an extreme tornado watch. Feel the raw power of nature that echoes throughout Mississippi's landscapes – from its sprawling forests to its vast riverbanks. Travel further back in time to 1861 when Confederate troops from Mississippi honed their skills with Bowie knives in camp. This wood engraving captures a pivotal moment in American history, reminding us of the resilience and determination that shaped our nation. Experience the grandeur of paddle steamers like Natchez gracefully gliding along the iconic Mississippi River. These majestic vessels were once lifelines for trade and transportation, connecting communities along its winding course. Escape to Biloxi Resort's pristine beaches on the Gulf Coast – miles upon miles of white sands glistening under endless sunshine. Let your worries drift away as you soak up sunsets over turquoise waters while embracing true relaxation. Discover unexpected connections beyond borders as we encounter "Mississippi in Panama C. " Uncover how this state's influence reaches far beyond its own boundaries, leaving footprints across continents. Venture into Clarksdale amidst cotton fields at sunrise – where blues music was born and continues to resonate today. Feel the rhythm pulsating through every fiber of this land; it is here that legends are made. Marvel at historical maps showcasing Southern States USA from 1877 – a testament to change over time but also highlighting enduring traditions deeply rooted within these lands' rich heritage. Finally, stand before Stanton Hall - an architectural masterpiece embodying grace and elegance reminiscent of a bygone era.