Mississippi – Mississippi's capital is Jackson

(Pronounced mis-uh-sip-ee and jak-suhn)

To remember the capital of the US state Mississippi, use the following mnemonic:

His missus was a hippy (Mississippi) and she liked to jack (Jackson) up every letter 'S' to remind herself how many there are in Mississippi.

Interesting facts about Jackson:

- City with Two Names: Originally incorporated as LeFleur’s Bluff in 1821 after a French-Canadian trader’s trading post, the city was renamed Jackson in honor of Andrew Jackson, who was then a general and later became the U.S. President.

- Birthplace of Ballet: Jackson holds a unique distinction in the dance world as the official home of the USA International Ballet Competition, a prestigious global event held every four years that earned the city the title of the “Ballet Capital of America.”

- Museum Trailblazer: The city is home to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the adjacent Museum of Mississippi History, sharing a single large campus to preserve and showcase the state’s powerful and complex cultural heritage.