Mississippi River
Mississippi River
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Location Information
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The Mississippi River is a river in the USA.
History[edit]
While trying to teach Apu about American history for Apu's citizenship test, Homer shows him a map of the US, on which various cities are seen.[1]
In a tale told by the Singing railroad hobo, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn rafted down the river to escape from their town. Eventually, the townspeople caught up to them at the bottom of the river.[2]
The Mississippi has been used as a dividing line between the eastern and western halves of America since the Louisiana Purchase although people are uncertain which side Springfield is on. Lurleen Lumpkin told her father, "Oh, Daddy, you made me the happiest girl on whichever side of the Mississippi this is."[3] Lisa was accepted to "the best camp this side of the Mississippi" which prompted slightly abashed Homer to ask, "Which side are we again?" while Lisa just brushed past his question.[4]
Appearances[edit]
Episode – "A Streetcar Named Marge" (mentioned)- Episode – "Much Apu About Nothing" (seen on map)
- Episode – "Simpsons Tall Tales" (Tom and Huck)
- Episode – "Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington"
- Episode – "Margical History Tour" (Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea)
- Episode – "Papa Don't Leech" (mentioned)
- Episode – "Lisa with an "S"" (mentioned)
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