What are some interesting facts about the Mississippi River?

Fun Facts. The Mississippi River is 2,340 miles long. The Great River Road was created in 1938. The Great River Road runs through about 110 counties and parishes. In the year A.D. 1250, the ancient ... Tennessee boasts some of the finest and most famous whisky distilleries in the world. read more

The Mississippi River is the third largest watershed in the world. The deepest place on the Mississippi River is 200-feet deep and is located near Algiers Point in New Orleans. Tennessee boasts some of the finest and most famous whisky distilleries in the world. read more

One of the most interesting facts about Mississippi is that it has more tree farms than any other state. Nearly 60 percent of Mississippi is heavily forested and more than 100 tree species can be found in the state. read more

Check out our range of interesting facts about the Mississippi River. The length of the Mississippi River is approximately 2,320 miles (3,730 km), slightly shorter than the Missouri River. The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers combine to form the longest river system in the USA and North America. read more