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City in Mississippi, United States
Okolona is a city in and one of the two county seats of Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States. It is located near the eastern border of the county
Okolona,_Mississippi
1864 battle of the American Civil War
The Battle of Okolona took place on February 22, 1864, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, between Confederate and Union forces during the American Civil
Battle_of_Okolona
United States historic place
Okolona College, was a college for African Americans in Okolona, Mississippi, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The school is located on Mississippi Highway
Okolona_College
American football player (born 1968)
on October 14, 1968, in Okolona, Mississippi. He played high school football at Houston High School in Houston, Mississippi. He was planning to attend
Tommy_Parks
Topics referred to by the same term
Historic Places in New Castle County, Delaware Okolona, Louisville, Kentucky Okolona, Mississippi Okolona, Ohio This disambiguation page lists articles
Okolona
American football player (born 1973)
was born and grew up in Okolona, Mississippi, one of two county seats in rural Chickasaw County. He played football at Okolona High School. He was an All-State
Tim_Bowens
School district in Mississippi, United States
The Okolona Municipal Separate School District is a public school district based in Okolona, Mississippi (USA). In addition to Okolona, the district serves
Okolona Municipal Separate School District
Okolona_Municipal_Separate_School_District
American musician (1948–2006)
keyboardist and a founding member of The Commodores. He was born in Okolona, Mississippi, and began playing the piano after being inspired by his older brother
Milan_Williams
African-American educator (1872–1946)
Kentucky, in 1901. He helped found Okolona College in 1902, also known as Okolona Industrial School or Okolona Normal and Industrial School. The diary
Wallace_A._Battle
served in the Mississippi State Senate from 1960 to 1968. Robert Darrow Anderson was born on December 20, 1930, in Okolona, Mississippi. He was the son
Bob Anderson (Mississippi politician)
Bob_Anderson_(Mississippi_politician)
American politician
brain cancer at his home in Okolona, Mississippi, aged 66. He was married to the former Martha Ann Estes. "Gordon". MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE. Archived from
Jack Gordon (Mississippi politician)
Jack_Gordon_(Mississippi_politician)
1864 military campaign of the American Civil War
Smith and his troops in Okolona, Mississippi, and forced them to retreat more rapidly after a defeat in the Battle of Okolona on February 22, 1864, which
Meridian_campaign
American college football season
Larry Gillard received a 33 percent discount at an Okolona, Mississippi clothing store. UAB at Mississippi State Date: September 6 Location: Davis Wade Stadium
2014 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team
2014_Mississippi_State_Bulldogs_football_team
American politician
planter, writer, former Confederate officer and politician from Okolona, Mississippi. He was a United States senator for eight weeks, from December 27
James Gordon (Mississippi politician)
James_Gordon_(Mississippi_politician)
American newspaper editor and politician
moved to Houston, Mississippi, in 1867, becoming the editor of the Houston Messenger in 1872. He moved the paper to Okolona, Mississippi, in 1876 and renamed
Frank_Burkitt
City in Mississippi, United States
miles (35 km) to Sulligent, Alabama. Okolona, Mississippi, is 15 miles (24 km) to the west via US 278 and Mississippi Highway 41. State Highway 25 passes
Amory,_Mississippi
through marching and boycotts, the United League was active in Okolona, Mississippi. The "United League members said the demonstration was called to
United League (social organization)
United_League_(social_organization)
State Highway in Mississippi
via LexisNexis. Mississippi Department of Transportation (2007). Okolona, Mississippi (PDF) (Map). c. 1:9,996. Jackson: Mississippi Department of Transportation
Mississippi_Highway_245
Highway in Mississippi
and travels westwards. It then intersects US 45 Alt. east of Okolona. The road enters Okolona, and intersects MS 32 and MS 245. MS 41 then turns northwest
Mississippi_Highway_41
First black UK psychoanalyst
family of educators in Okolona, Mississippi. Her father was Wallace A. Battle, founder of the Okolona Industrial School. The Okolona Industrial School and
Marie_Battle_Singer
Public school in Okolona, Chickasaw County, MS, United States
Okolona High School is a public high school located in Okolona, Mississippi, United States. It serves grades 9–12. It is part of the Okolona Municipal
Okolona_High_School
Chickasaw County. He was assassinated on September 14, 1881, in Okolona, Mississippi. It was alleged that a man whom Tucker had a case pending against
William_F._Tucker
American politician (1876–1955)
agent and politician in Mississippi. He served as the State Auditor of Mississippi from 1932 to 1936 and served in the Mississippi House of Representatives
Joe_S._Price
Public library
Okolona Carnegie Library is a historic public library in Okolona, Mississippi. It received funding as a Carnegie Library and was designed by John Gaisford
Okolona_Carnegie_Library
Railway company in Mississippi, USA
The Okolona, Houston & Calhoun City Railway company was incorporated in Mississippi in 1933 and purchased the 38 mile long Mobile & Ohio branch line running
Okolona, Houston and Calhoun City Railway
Okolona,_Houston_and_Calhoun_City_Railway
American librarian
she served as State Librarian of Mississippi. Rosalie Tucker was born in Houston, Mississippi (or Okolona, Mississippi), September 1, 1866. She was a daughter
Rosa_Lee_Tucker
American football player (1944–2019)
on October 3, 1944, in Okolona, Mississippi, to Earl Jackson "Jack" Sr. and Earlene (McComb) Gregory. He graduated from Okolona High School in 1962. He
Jack_Gregory_(defensive_end)
American linguist and codebreaker
what came to be known as the Venona project. Gardner was born in Okolona, Mississippi, and grew up in Austin, Texas. After graduating from the University
Meredith_Gardner
American football player and sports coach (1869–1943)
census, Abbott was living with his parents and three brothers in Okolona, Mississippi. Abbott attended the University of Alabama and played at tackle on
Eli_Abbott
American politician (1903–1998)
1929, when he moved to Okolona, Mississippi. He served as the district attorney for the third judicial district of Mississippi from 1936 through 1942
Thomas_Abernethy_(politician)
at least one aborted alignment. Highway 245 in Okolona and Crawford is the only three-digit Mississippi Highway to begin with a 2. This is because it is
List of state highways in Mississippi
List_of_state_highways_in_Mississippi
Cavalry regiment of the Confederate States Army
reported in Ferguson's Brigade at Okolona, Mississippi, along with the 2nd Alabama, 56th Alabama and 12th Mississippi Regiments. Barteau's regiment reported
22nd (Barteau's) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment
22nd_(Barteau's)_Tennessee_Cavalry_Regiment
City in Mississippi, United States
military target. 184 miles of the line from Union City, Tennessee to Okolona, Mississippi would be totally destroyed by 1866, causing severe financial strain
Booneville,_Mississippi
Historic building in Houston, US
Mississippi Landmark. There is also a Chickasaw County Courthouse in Okolona, Mississippi. It was built in 1909–1910 and is the county's third courthouse building
Chickasaw County Courthouse (Mississippi)
Chickasaw_County_Courthouse_(Mississippi)
United States historic place
historic two-story arched stone bank building constructed in 1903 in Okolona, Mississippi. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May
Merchants and Farmers Bank Building
Merchants_and_Farmers_Bank_Building
American politician (1812–1878)
the position of postmaster of Okolona, Mississippi. Due to health problems, he later moved to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where in 1878 both of the Halls
Erasmus_D._Hall
Canadian politician
Prince Edward Island Rehabilitation Centre. He briefly moved to Okolona, Mississippi in 1979 to start a new medical practice there, but returned to Prince
John_Bonnell
Historic house in Mississippi, United States
The Elliott-Donaldson House is a historic mansion in Okolona, Mississippi, U.S.. It was built in 1850, a decade prior to the American Civil War of 1861–1865
Elliott-Donaldson_House
American journalist (1935–2012)
parent training and empowerment program based in Okolona, Mississippi. Raspberry was an alumnus of Okolona College. He is the author of Looking Backward
William_Raspberry
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
County, Mississippi". USGenWeb. Retrieved April 25, 2014. "W.P.A. History of Pontotoc County, Mississippi". USGenWeb. Retrieved April 25, 2014. "Okolona, Chickasaw
Troy,_Mississippi
American politician (1926–2016)
November 4, 2016) was an American politician in the state of Mississippi. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1964 to 1976. Dallas was
DeVan_Dallas
Confederate general and bishop (1806–1864)
cavalry force of 7,000 men from Memphis, Tennessee, south through Okolona, Mississippi, along the Mobile and Ohio Railroad to meet the rest of the Union
Leonidas_Polk
Season of television series
Richardson, Texas Jewelry Production Winner 1 Jordyn Belcher 32 Okolona, Mississippi Musician Runner-Up 2 Halleh Day 29 Albuquerque, New Mexico Real Estate
Farmer Wants a Wife (American TV series) season 3
Farmer_Wants_a_Wife_(American_TV_series)_season_3
Americans who have lived to be at least 110
concluded that she was actually born in 1875, and that she was born in Okolona, Mississippi. Welford's parents were Richard and Heddie Welford. The family moved
List of American supercentenarians
List_of_American_supercentenarians
Mississippi was the second southern state to declare its secession from the United States, doing so on January 9, 1861. It joined with six other southern
Mississippi in the American Civil War
Mississippi_in_the_American_Civil_War
American football player (born 1940)
born June 17, 1940, in Hamilton, Alabama. He attended Okolona High School in Okolona, Mississippi. Bolin was called "Bookie" from his youth and later indicated
Bookie_Bolin
County in Mississippi, United States
located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,106. Its county seats are Houston and Okolona. The county is named for
Chickasaw_County,_Mississippi
The U.S. state of Mississippi has 82 counties. The first two counties, Adams County and Pickering County (renamed Jefferson County later), were established
List of counties in Mississippi
List_of_counties_in_Mississippi
American educator (1853–1922)
positions in Indiana and Okolona, Mississippi, from 1875 to 1878. During his tenure in Okolona, he was admitted to the Mississippi bar. He subsequently taught
James_Rhea_Preston
American football player (1915–2003)
(1915-02-14)February 14, 1915 Okolona, Mississippi, U.S. Died November 5, 2003(2003-11-05) (aged 88) Okolona, Mississippi, U.S. Listed height 6 ft 2 in
Jack Gregory (American football guard)
Jack_Gregory_(American_football_guard)
American football player (1920–1988)
at the center position. Corley was born in 1920 in Okolona, Mississippi. He attended Mississippi State University where he played college football from
Bert_Corley
City in Mississippi, United States
County School District. Retrieved October 9, 2013. Amy, Jeff. "Mississippi to return Okolona schools to local control; district merger ends Drew High School[permanent
Drew,_Mississippi
African American mathematician (1933–2002)
the younger and Alice the older. While teaching at Okolona Junior College in Okolona, Mississippi, Etta met and married Dolan Falconer, a basketball coach
Etta_Zuber_Falconer
Cavalry regiment of the Confederate States Army
Commanders of the 5th Mississippi Cavalry: Col. James Z. George, captured at Collierville. Lt. Col. James A. Barksdale, killed at Okolona. Lt. Col. Wiley M
5th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment
5th_Mississippi_Cavalry_Regiment
Cavalry regiment of the Confederate States Army
again active in North Mississippi, opposing Sherman's Meridian campaign, fighting in various skirmishes as well as the Battle of Okolona. In late July the
3d Mississippi Cavalry Regiment
3d_Mississippi_Cavalry_Regiment
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi. Wren is located between Amory and Okolona. The nearby community of New Wren is located on
Wren,_Mississippi
Cavalry Corps from his base at Okolona, Mississippi. New units were recruited in West Tennessee and North Mississippi, along with consolidated units formed
Organization of Forrest's Cavalry Corps
Organization_of_Forrest's_Cavalry_Corps
Military unit
1864. Battle of Okolona, Mississippi, February 22, 1864. Forrest's Defense of Mississippi Battle of Brice's Crossroads, Mississippi, June 10, 1864. Battle
3rd_Arkansas_Light_Artillery
Mississippi is a state in the Southern United States. According to the 2020 United States Census, Mississippi is the 32nd-most populous state, with 2
List of municipalities in Mississippi
List_of_municipalities_in_Mississippi
American sports announcer (1926–2000)
the final decade of her life. She died in 1991 and Weaver moved to Okolona, Mississippi to be near her burial site. In 1993, Weaver married Joan Hoskin of
Rick_Weaver
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee
List of American Civil War battles
List_of_American_Civil_War_battles
U.S. Highway in Mississippi
of MS 245. US 45 Alternate now re-enters Monroe County as it bypasses Okolona on its east side, where it has an interchange with MS 41. The highway now
U.S._Route_45_Alternate
Cavalry brigade of the Confederate States Army
until it was disbanded in May 1865. Organized on August 15, 1863, in Okolona, Mississippi, Ferguson's Brigade first saw action on October 26 at the Battle
Ferguson's_Brigade
American basketball player (born 1940)
6-foot-8-inch (2.03 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg) forward/center from Okolona, Mississippi, he played collegiately for the Grambling State University Tigers
Tom_Bowens
Radio station in Okolona, Mississippi
licensed to Okolona, Mississippi, and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., through licensee iHM Licenses, LLC. WWKZ serves Tupelo and Northeast Mississippi with an
WWKZ
Military unit
cavalrymen to confuse his Confederate pursuers. The raiders reached Okolona, Mississippi on 21–22 April, Garlandville on 24 April, Union Church on 28 April
Battery K, 1st Illinois Light Artillery Regiment
Battery_K,_1st_Illinois_Light_Artillery_Regiment
American football player (born 1984)
Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. Listed height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Listed weight 213 lb (97 kg) Career information High school Okolona (Okolona, Mississippi) College
Kareem_Moore
American politician
Jolly (born August 16, 1955) is an American politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate from the 8th district from 2011 to 2020. "Dems: No runoff
Russell_Jolly
Military campaign of the American Civil War
directed against Vicksburg, Mississippi, a fortress city that dominated the last Confederate-controlled section of the Mississippi River. The Union Army of
Vicksburg_campaign
Topics referred to by the same term
FM) licensed to Okolona, Mississippi. WWKZ may also refer to: WACR-FM, a radio station (105.3 FM) licensed to Columbus, Mississippi, which held the call
WWKZ_(disambiguation)
served as U.S. senators from Mississippi. John C. Stennis was Mississippi's longest-serving senator (1947–1989). Mississippi last elected a Democrat in
List of United States senators from Mississippi
List_of_United_States_senators_from_Mississippi
had a combined economic impact of more than $246 billion. 1817 Brewery - Okolona Biloxi Brewing Company - Biloxi [Closed in 2019] Chandeleur Island Brewing
List of breweries in Mississippi
List_of_breweries_in_Mississippi
American poet and educator
Castle That Battle Built': Okolona Industrial School and the Failure of Accommodation, 1902-1930". Journal of Mississippi History, 86 (3), 2024. Page
Effie_T._Battle
American college football season
The 2007 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team represented Mississippi State University during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's
2007 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team
2007_Mississippi_State_Bulldogs_football_team
City in Mississippi, United States
on December 11, 2021. "Negro Hanged by Citizens". Okolona Messenger. Okolona, Chickasaw, Mississippi: Abe Steinberger & Sons. March 9, 1922. pp. 1–8. ISSN 2469-7559
Aberdeen,_Mississippi
Police Department Oakland Police Department Ocean Springs Police Department Okolona Police Department Olive Branch Police Department Oxford Police Department
List of law enforcement agencies in Mississippi
List_of_law_enforcement_agencies_in_Mississippi
American educator, music contractor, and bookkeeper
Clayton. She was born as her family was on the road moving from Okolona, Mississippi, to the north, relocating for better job opportunities as a part
Mona_Hinton
city: Corinth) Amite (largest city: Gloster) Chickasaw (largest city: Okolona) Copiah (largest city: Hazlehurst) Jasper (largest city: Bay Springs) Lawrence
2000 United States presidential election in Mississippi
2000_United_States_presidential_election_in_Mississippi
Military unit
Nashville to Corinth, Mississippi, December 28, 1863, to January 8, 1864. Smith's Expedition to Okolona, Mississippi, February 11–26. Okolona, Ivey's Hill, February
5th_Kentucky_Cavalry_Regiment
flipped from Republican to Democratic Chickasaw (largest municipality: Okolona) Copiah (largest municipality: Hazlehurst) Oktibbeha (largest municipality:
2008 United States presidential election in Mississippi
2008_United_States_presidential_election_in_Mississippi
County in Mississippi, United States
Indiana Progress. p. 6. "Negro Hanged by Citizens". Okolona Messenger. Okolona, Chickasaw, Mississippi: Abe Steinberger & Sons. March 9, 1922. pp. 1–8. ISSN 2469-7559
Monroe_County,_Mississippi
Military unit
Corinth a month later and moved to Okolona, Mississippi. By June 30, 1862, the unit was at Columbus, Mississippi On August 29, 1862, the unit is mentioned
Monticello_Artillery
This list contains people who were born or lived in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Ruby Bridges (born 1954), first African-American child to attend an
List of people from Mississippi
List_of_people_from_Mississippi
Battle of the American Civil War
The Battle of Booneville was fought on July 1, 1862, in Booneville, Mississippi, during the American Civil War. It occurred in the aftermath of the Union
Battle_of_Booneville
Battle of the American Civil War
and his Army of the Tennessee crossed the Mississippi River and drove the Confederate Army of Mississippi, led by Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton
Siege_of_Vicksburg
Military unit
racist violence. A soldier of the 108th was assassinated by locals at Okolona, Mississippi, in October 1865; his killer was never brought to justice. The regiment
108th United States Colored Infantry Regiment
108th_United_States_Colored_Infantry_Regiment
City in Mississippi, United States
in 1866 the state authorized a second judicial district to be based in Okolona, while allowing the existing facilities in Houston to continue. Thus, the
Houston,_Mississippi
committee". Okolona messenger. Okolona, Miss. September 4, 1907. p. 4. Retrieved April 13, 2021. "Governor". Enterprise-Journal. McComb, Mississippi. November
1907 Mississippi gubernatorial election
1907_Mississippi_gubernatorial_election
Infantry regiment of the Confederate States Army
"Coahoma Invincibles" of Coahoma County. Company C, "Prairie Rifles" of Okolona. Company D, "Neshoba Rifles" of Neshoba County. Company E, "Prairie Guards"
11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment
11th_Mississippi_Infantry_Regiment
American college football season
offensive lineman Larry Gillard received a 33 percent discount at an Okolona, Mississippi clothing store. "2014 Southern Miss Golden Eagles Football Schedule"
2014 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team
2014_Southern_Miss_Golden_Eagles_football_team
Notable hospitals in the state of Mississippi
Report on Hospitals" (PDF). Mississippi State Department of Health. State of Mississippi. Retrieved June 30, 2020. "Okolona Community Hospital". American
List of hospitals in Mississippi
List_of_hospitals_in_Mississippi
Artillery battery of the Confederate States Army
Van Dorn's cavalry corps. Ordered to report to Gen. Van Dorn at Okolona, Mississippi, the battery received two 12-pounder howitzers and two captured 3-inch
Clark's_Missouri_Battery
1864 battle of the American Civil War
Union troops while the Confederate preparations for battle were made near Okolona. Lieutenant-General Stephen D. Lee also joined the Confederate forces and
Battle_of_Tupelo
Telephone area code for the northern half of Mississippi, US
Iuka Kosciusko Lexington Louisville Macon Marks Mound Bayou New Albany Okolona Olive Branch Oxford Pontotoc Potts Camp Rosedale Ruleville Saltillo Senatobia
Area_codes_662_and_471
Building designation in the U.S. state of Mississippi
Properties Davis Property Mississippi Hills Property Houston Carnegie Library Okolona Carnegie Library Okolona College Okolona Hall Bratton Hall (also T
Mississippi_Landmark
State Highway in Mississippi
the Mississippi State Penitentiary (MSP). The second section begins at the main entrance of MSP and runs eastward to MS 32's terminus in Okolona. A private
Mississippi_Highway_32
College sports conference of historically Black colleges and universities
1962. The conference's members were located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Notes Paul Quinn's campus location is currently now in Dallas
South Central Athletic Conference
South_Central_Athletic_Conference
19th century confederate calvary battalion from Mississippi
February 1864, the battalion fought under Jeffrey E. Forrest at the Battle of Okolona, losing 8 killed and 9 wounded. The battalion also took part in the infamous
8th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment
8th_Mississippi_Cavalry_Regiment
Natchez New Houlka Nitta Yuma Noxapater Ocobla Ofahoma Okahola Oklahoma Okolona Oktoc Oswego – named for Oswego, New York Osyka Pachuta Pascagoula Pelahatchie
List of Mississippi placenames of Native American origin
List_of_Mississippi_placenames_of_Native_American_origin
Office – Newton MS". Living New Deal. Retrieved 2026-02-15. "Post Office – Okolona MS". Living New Deal. Retrieved 2026-02-15. "City Hall (Old Federal Building)
List of United States post offices in Mississippi
List_of_United_States_post_offices_in_Mississippi
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(Πολωνα) Short form of Greek Apollonia, POLONA means "of Apollo."Â
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n.
A current of water or other fluid; a liquid flowing continuously in a line or course, either on the earth, as a river, brook, etc., or from a vessel, reservoir, or fountain; specifically, any course of running water; as, many streams are blended in the Mississippi; gas and steam came from the earth in streams; a stream of molten lead from a furnace; a stream of lava from a volcano.
n.
An annual composite plant of the Mississippi valley (Senecio lobatus).
n.
A large ganoid fish (Polyodon spathula) found in the rivers of the Mississippi Valley. It has a long spatula-shaped snout. Called also duck-billed cat, and spoonbill sturgeon.
n.
A small North American dace (Minnilus cornutus, or Notropis megalops). The male, in the breeding season, has bright red fins. Called also red dace, and shiner. Applied also to Notropis ardens, of the Mississippi valley.
n.
A species of hickory (Carya olivaeformis), growing in North America, chiefly in the Mississippi valley and in Texas, where it is one of the largest of forest trees; also, its fruit, a smooth, oblong nut, an inch or an inch and a half long, with a thin shell and well-flavored meat.
n.
An extensive tract of level or rolling land, destitute of trees, covered with coarse grass, and usually characterized by a deep, fertile soil. They abound throughout the Mississippi valley, between the Alleghanies and the Rocky mountains.
n.
Any jumping, orthopterous insect, of the families Acrididae and Locustidae. The species and genera are very numerous. The former family includes the Western grasshopper or locust (Caloptenus spretus), noted for the great extent of its ravages in the region beyond the Mississippi. In the Eastern United States the red-legged (Caloptenus femurrubrum and C. atlanis) are closely related species, but their ravages are less important. They are closely related to the migratory locusts of the Old World. See Locust.
a.
Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing; as, the Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi.
n.
An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi; sometimes, the steep bank of a river.
n.sing. & pl.
A tribe of North American Indians, which formerly occupied the region between the Wabash and Mississippi rivers.
n.
A fragrant variety of black tea having somewhat the flavor of green tea.
n.
A cyprinoid fish of the Mississippi valley (Pimephales promelas); -- called also black-headed minnow.
n.
One of two or more species of American fresh-water fishes of the family Centrarchidae, esp. Chaenobryttus antistius, of Lake Michigan and adjacent waters, and Ambloplites rupestris, of the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley; -- so called from their prominent eyes.
n.
Formerly, that part of the United States west of the Alleghany mountains; now, commonly, the whole region west of the Mississippi river; esp., that part which is north of the Indian Territory, New Mexico, etc. Usually with the definite article.
n.
The black rattlesnake (Crotalus, / Caudisona, tergemina), found in the Mississippi Valley.
n.
A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor; a mole; as, the Eads system of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
n.
A local name in parts of the Mississippi Valley for the American lotus (Nelumbo lutea).
n.
A ganoid fish of the Sturgeon family (Scaphirhynchus platyrhynchus) of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers; -- called also white sturgeon.
n. pl.
A tribe of Indians who formerly lived near the site of the city of Natchez, Mississippi. In 1729 they were subdued by the French; the survivors joined the Creek Confederacy.