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You are listening to Summertime, performed by Sam Cooke of Clarksdale, Mississippi. He died in Los Angeles, California at the age of 33 years, leaving a great void in the music world that would never be filled. By many, he is considered the King of Soul. - Wilson Jay Please help us locate two items that were illegally removed from the historic Rodney, Mississippi Cemetery. Click Here for Details. The state of Mississippi began as a territory of the United States in 1798 under President Thomas Jefferson. Its borders extended as far north as the southern portion of what would later become Minnesota, east to include parts of Alabama, west to include portions of Louisiana and south to include the northwest portion of Florida as it was at the time (following the War of 1812). After much history, including the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which opened up the Mississippi River to commerce, the territory became a state, by act of Congress, on December 10, 1817. Today, the Biloxi area is one showplace after another with casinos attracting visitors from all parts of the world. This is a very good area in which to spend a vacation due to its proximity of so many other things. The most beautiful of Florida beaches only require a two hour drive. New Orleans is only about an hour's drive and there are countless other activities if one is interested in history, outdoor activity, attending live shows with big name entertainers or gaming. For the best photography available covering the areas of Mississippi and Louisiana, visit our own tribute page to Sher Hogue. On this page you'll see photography that makes her our favorite photographer. SOME FACTS ABOUT MISSISSIPPI:
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