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Arkansas is located in the south, bounded by Texas and and Oklahoma on the west, Missouri on the north, and on the east by the Mississippi River, which separates it from Tennessee and Mississippi and on the south by Louisianna. The state is small and the natives are friendly! Almost 60% of the population was born in the state, which is mostly rural and agricultural. Lots of trees...65% of the state is forestland...and it's not moonshine and varmit hides either! Dillard's, Aromatique, TCBY and Wal-Mart started in Arkansas, Spring is tornado season and the state had the greatest earthquake in North America, the New Madrid Quake of 1811-1812. The Ozark Mountains, rising to a height of 2,560 feet in Arkansas' Boston Mountains, represent the largest area of highlands between the Appalachians and the Rockies. These rolling hills and low mountains offer rugged terrain, eroded by water from springs and rivers flowing on a journey to the Mississippi River.
Sparsely populated, the Ozark region is unknown to many
people, conjuring up scenes of pioneer cabins among the
vast hardwood tree cover, where life takes on a slower pace.
It is indeed a place where you can get glimpses of an earlier way of life, but it also holds many beautiful, scenic The 48 state parks provide some of Arkansas' best experiences....mountaintop cabins with cloud -capped lodges....lakeshore cabins with cozy fireplaces..... riverside campsites along the famous White River.....and island retreat with full resort amenities including golf.. a museum village re-creating life in frontier Arkansas... a diamond mine where you'll search for "finders keepers" gems at a one-of-a-kind state park! You'll enjoy your adventures!
From the Quapaw Indians, who were called Akansea by certain other tribes. The name means "South Wind." The spelling comes from early French usage and the precedent set by the Arkansas Gazette. The pronunciation was determined by the General Assembly of 1881 after scholarly investigation. The word comes from the French "aux arcs" but the meaning is uncertain. It could have meant "of the Arkansas" or "from among the Arkansas"; "with bows," referring to Indians; or the curves and bends of the rivers. Ouachita was the name of an Indian tribe in what is now Louisiana. From a stone outcropping on the bank of the Arkansas River which was a landmark to early travelers. A cliff called "Big Rock" was located upstream. Judge Isaac C. Parker presided over the U.S. district court at Fort Smith from 1875-1896. His court hanged 88 criminals and brought in almost 9,500 convictions. FAMOUS ARKANSANS! Julie Adams, Actress Maya Angelou, Poet & Author Lou Brock, Hall of Fame Outfielder Helen Gurley Brown, Editor & Writer Glen Campbell, Entertainer Johnny Cash, Entertainer Bill Clinton, President of the US Floyd Cramer, Musician William O. Darby, Military Hero Joan Hess, Mystery Writer Douglas MacArthur, Military Hero
by the General Assembly of 1929. The mockingbird can imitate the song of many other birds.
The apple blossom was adopted as the Arkansas State Flower by the General Assembly of 1901. Apple blossoms have pink and white petals and green leaves. At one time Arkansas was a major apple-producing state. The town of Lincoln in Washington County hosts the annual ARKANSAS APPLE FESTIVAL. Experience an Ozark bursting of Dogwood blossoms or flaming fall revue with a bountiful array of color. Visit with the finest of country folk art craftsmen and artists from Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas. 1. What does the name Arkansas mean? 2. What is the state bird? 3. Name one person born in Arkansas? Which of the ones listed is your favorite? ANYTIME the bravenet forums do not work on any page, please send an EMAIL . |
