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Delve into Jetts in United States
Jetts in the region of Mississippi is a city in United States - some 901 mi or ( 1449 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Jetts is now 02:50 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Little Rock, Bastrop, Baton Rouge, Delta, and Monroe. While being here, make sure to check out Little Rock . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Jetts ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Swift Waters
Tugboat fighting the strong currents of the Mississippi River in Vicksburg. ..
Crossing the Mississippi River at Vicksburg
Crossing the Mississippi River at Vicksburg ..
Hobby Farming: Collecting Eggs
See how friendly my hens are. Collecting eggs is easy and fun! ..
The Road to Heaven/Straight Through Hell, Marriage Blues by Uncle Raggy
After 30 years of marital counseling our denomination, due to new laws and insurance regulations, wisely encouraged us to refer marital (and other types) counseling to a new generation of highly skill ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Old Vicksburg Bridge
The Old Vicksburg Bridge, also known as Mississippi River Bridge, is a cantilever bridge carrying one rail line across the Mississippi River between Delta, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Until 1998, the bridge was open to motor vehicles and carried US 80 across the Mississippi River, though one road lane runs through the bridge for inspection by workers.
Located at 32.31 -90.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Vicksburg Bridge
The Vicksburg Bridge is a cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 20 and US 80 across the Mississippi River between Delta, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi. Next to it is the Old Vicksburg Bridge. The Vicksburg Bridge is the northernmost crossing of the Mississippi River in Louisiana open to motor vehicles.
Located at 32.32 -90.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Yazoo River
The Yazoo River is a river in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The Yazoo River was named by French explorer La Salle in 1682 as "Rivière des Yazous" in reference to the Yazoo tribe living near the river's mouth. The exact meaning of the term is unclear. One long held belief is that it means "river of death". The river is 188 miles (303 km) long and is formed by the confluence of the Tallahatchie River and the Yalobusha River in Greenwood.
Located at 32.34 -90.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Grant's Canal
Grant's Canal was located near Delta, Louisiana. Ulysses S. Grant ordered the project, started on June 27, 1862, with two goals in mind. The first was to alter the course of the Mississippi River in order to bypass the Confederate guns at Vicksburg, Mississippi. For various technical reasons the project failed to meet this goal. The river did change course by itself on April 26, 1876.
Located at 32.32 -90.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Engineer Research and Development Center
The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is a US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) laboratory organization whose mission is to "Provide science, technology, and expertise in engineering and environmental sciences in support of our Armed Forces and the Nation to make the world safer and better. " The headquarters is located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on the site of an antecedent organization, the Waterways Experiment Station.
Located at 32.30 -90.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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