There are definitely a few differences between the southern and northern parts of the country — and the same is true for Mississippi. While things like great sweet tea and unrivaled hospitality can be found all over the Magnolia State, there are a few things you’ll only find in one region or another. Not so sure? Read on for 8 perfect examples.
- Snowfall.
Parminder Vig/Facebook Though the state as a whole doesn’t get much snow, the northern region is far more likely to see some snowflakes than the southern region. (The annual average snowfall on the Gulf Coast is 0.1", whereas places, like Tupelo and Tunica, have a yearly average of 2.1"!)
- Terrain.
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography Head to the state’s uppermost region and you’ll find hills. Head south and you’ll be met with a beautiful coastline overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
- PJ’s Coffee.
PJ’s Coffee Picayune/Facebook This New Orleans-born coffee chain can only be found in the southern part of Mississippi. Looks like those in the north will have to settle for Starbucks.
- Slugburgers.
Southern Foodways Alliance/Wikimedia This tasty delicacy, which, by the way, doesn’t include any slugs, can only be found in north Mississippi, particularly Corinth, New Albany, Booneville, Iuka, Tishomingo, and Burnsville.
- Tamales.
Southern Foodway Alliance/Flickr’ This is another tasty item that’s more common in north Mississippi. Though you will find them in the southern portion state, they’re just not as plentiful as they are in the Delta.
- Hurricanes.
RNCB/Flickr Sure, north Mississippi is no stranger to hurricanes, but it’s the southern part of the state that usually bears the brunt of the storm’s wrath.
- Swimming Options.
Susan Holsapple Bright/Mississippi Nature Lovers Facebook Residents in southern Mississippi are afforded easy access to miles of beaches and even a few islands. In the northern part of the Magnolia State, lakes are the go-to option for cooling off.
- Catfish.
Rowdy’s/TripAdvisor Just kidding. Perfectly seasoned and fried catfish can be found in every part of the Magnolia State, from the hills in the North to the coast in the South.
So, do you agree with these? What else would you add to this list? Which region are you partial to? Tell us in the comments section.
Parminder Vig/Facebook
Though the state as a whole doesn’t get much snow, the northern region is far more likely to see some snowflakes than the southern region. (The annual average snowfall on the Gulf Coast is 0.1", whereas places, like Tupelo and Tunica, have a yearly average of 2.1"!)
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography
Head to the state’s uppermost region and you’ll find hills. Head south and you’ll be met with a beautiful coastline overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
PJ’s Coffee Picayune/Facebook
This New Orleans-born coffee chain can only be found in the southern part of Mississippi. Looks like those in the north will have to settle for Starbucks.
Southern Foodways Alliance/Wikimedia
This tasty delicacy, which, by the way, doesn’t include any slugs, can only be found in north Mississippi, particularly Corinth, New Albany, Booneville, Iuka, Tishomingo, and Burnsville.
Southern Foodway Alliance/Flickr’
This is another tasty item that’s more common in north Mississippi. Though you will find them in the southern portion state, they’re just not as plentiful as they are in the Delta.
RNCB/Flickr
Sure, north Mississippi is no stranger to hurricanes, but it’s the southern part of the state that usually bears the brunt of the storm’s wrath.
Susan Holsapple Bright/Mississippi Nature Lovers Facebook
Residents in southern Mississippi are afforded easy access to miles of beaches and even a few islands. In the northern part of the Magnolia State, lakes are the go-to option for cooling off.
Rowdy’s/TripAdvisor
Just kidding. Perfectly seasoned and fried catfish can be found in every part of the Magnolia State, from the hills in the North to the coast in the South.
No matter which part of the Magnolia State you hail from, you’re sure to enjoy “11 Moments Everyone Born In Mississippi Will Always Remember.“
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