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| Mississippi Facts |
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Natchez was settled by the French in 1716 and is the oldest permanent settlement on the Mississippi River. Natchez once had 500 millionaires, more than any other city except New York City. |
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Natchez, Mississippi now has more than 500 buildings that are on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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Leontyne Price of Laurel, Mississippi performed with the New York Metropolitan Opera. |
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