http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi History.com's state gallery for Mississippi. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks. en Copyright 2013, History.com Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT History.com 2013-05-20T04:00:00Z en Copyright 2013, History.com http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo1 Jackson, Mississippi is the state's capital city. The Federal Building in Jackson is the first government building to be named after an African American. Dr. A.H. McCoy was a prominent dentist and business leader. http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo1 http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo2 The Magnolia tree and it's flower are Mississippi's respective state tree and flower. http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo2 http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo3 Mississippi's state bird is the mockingbird. http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo3 http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo4 Teddy Bear's Historic start http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo4 http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo5 The University of Missisippi Blues Archive is the largest collection of Blues memorabilia in the nation, paying homage to the birthstate of blues music. http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo5 http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo6 Vardaman, Mississippi is the sweet potato capital of the world. It is here where they hold an annual Sweet Potato Festival every November. http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo6 http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo7 Oprah Winfrey was born in Kosciusko, MS on Januray 29, 1954. http://www.history.com/photos/mississippi/photo7