Dec  10  Mississippi Becomes a State
Channel: Natchez National Historical Park
Date: 10/12/2016

The Honorable William Winter, 58th Governor of the State of Mississippi, presents today's Natchez History Minute about the admittance of Mississippi into the Union on this day, December 10 in 1817.  Carved from the old Mississippi Territory, the new state took its name from the mighty river that forms its western boundary. As the Natchez Tricentennial comes to a close, Mississippi prepares to celebrate its bicentennial next year.  Happy Birthday, Mississippi!