Have you ever wondered just how much Mississippi has changed over the years? It’s obvious the state has made advancements just like any other, but what about its physical appearance? From the capital city to the state’s citizens, these 15 photos will give you an amazing glimpse into Mississippi’s past.
1. Even in the 1900’s, the streets of Natchez were filled with the hustle and bustle of city life.
2. Now home to the Delta Blues Museum, the Clarksdale freight depot was originally constructed in 1918 for the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad.
3. Taken in 1908, a group of Mississippi Choctaw Indians pose in their traditional clothing.
4. The Vicksburg of the 1900's - when the population was just under 15,000.
5. Looks like Hattiesburg’s Front Street was always the place to be – even in 1900.
6. Taken in the early part of the century, this shot shows Iuka’s downtown area not too long after the city was founded in 1857.
7. In 1905, numerous residents showed up for the unveiling of Carrollton’s Confederate monument.
8. At one time, Gulfport’s Great Southern Hotel was considered the town’s “centerpiece,” and was meant to attract tourists from New York and Chicago looking to escape the cold.
9. Taken in 1906, the Gulfport County Courthouse is truly an architectural work of art.
10. The Old Capitol Building stands in the background in this shot of 1890’s Jackson.
11. An automobile crosses a wooden bridge in Meridian in August of 1916.
12. Cars line up outside of Brookhaven’s Inez Hotel, circa 1900.
13. A team of oxen pull a carriage carrying supplies through Brookhaven.
14. Taken in 1912, Jackson’s Clarion-Ledger is the second oldest company in the state.
15. Jackson’s well-known gothic-style cathedral, St. Andrews, in 1910.
What did you think? Were you surprised by how the state has changed over the years? Have any pictures of Mississippi in the past? Share your thoughts and photos below!
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