Mississippi is filled with a diverse group of people and that’s part of what makes our state so amazing, but even with such an assorted population there are just some things that most Mississippians own. So, check out the list below for the items you’re bound to find in the homes of most Mississippi residents.

  1. A homemade quilt that has most likely been passed down for generations.

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  1. Some type of framed cross-stitch that was made by a family member.

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  1. An American flag proudly flying.

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  1. A gun rack or cabinet.

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  1. And if there’s a gun rack, there’s often times a mounted deer close by.

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  1. Most Mississippi homes smell as if some delicious food has just been cooked and there’s a reason for that… delicious food has just been cooked.

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  1. A porch swing and/or rocking chairs for relaxing outside after a long day’s work.

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  1. A citronella candle so you can actually enjoy the porch swing/rocking chairs.

Danielle Scott/Flickr

  1. A pile of hurricane supplies.

Robert Terrell/Flickr

  1. Just because the air conditioner isn’t enough sometimes, most Mississippi homes have fans and lots of them.

Elf Sternberg/Flickr

  1. Flip-flops because it’s usually too hot for “real shoes.”

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  1. A Bible that has been in the family for years.

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  1. Whether used for storage or as glasses, there’s bound to be a few mason jars.

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  1. Having been referred to as “the house wine of the south,” it’s almost a given that you’ll find sweet tea.

The Culinary Geek/Flickr

  1. And of course, some type of college football memorabilia.

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What is missing from this list? Add to it in the comments section below!

Carol Von Canon/Flickr

Vicki/Flickr

Eric Lynch/Flickr

NAParish/Flickr

Matt Reinbold/Flickr

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Bre LaRow/Flickr

Danielle Scott/Flickr

Robert Terrell/Flickr

Elf Sternberg/Flickr

@ris_@bdullah/Flickr

Marion Patterson/Flickr

Michael Beck/Flickr

The Culinary Geek/Flickr

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