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| Mississippi Facts |
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Historic Jefferson College, circa 1802, was the first preparatory school established in the Mississippi Territory. Located in Washington the educational institution is also the site where tradition holds Aaron Burr was arraigned for treason in 1807. |
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The world's largest shrimp is on display at the Old Spanish Fort Museum in Pascagoula, Mississippi. |
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The Mississippi River is the largest in the United States and is the nation's chief waterway. Its nickname is Old Man River. |
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