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  1. The capital of the Arkansas Territory was moved to Little Rock from Arkansas Post in 1821. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, such as the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the Arkansas ...

  2. May 14, 2024 · Little Rock, city, capital of Arkansas, U.S. It is the seat of Pulaski county, on the Arkansas River in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in the central part of the state. In 1722 Bernard de la Harpe, a French explorer, saw on the bank of the Arkansas River two conspicuous rock formations,

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  3. Little Rock becomes the capital of the Arkansas Territory formed in 1819; and seat of Pulaski County. Arkansas Gazette in publication. Little Rock briefly renamed "Arkopolis." 1825 – Little Rock Tavern in business (approximate date). 1826- Robert Cunningham, son of Matthew and Eliza, is the first free child born in Little Rock.

  4. Little Rock, Arkansas. Coordinates: 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W. Little Rock. State capital and city. City of Little Rock. Clockwise from top: Little Rock skyline, Arkansas Razorbacks football in War Memorial Stadium, the Arkansas State Capitol, River Market District, Little Rock Central High School, and the William J. Clinton Presidential ...

  5. Learn about the origins, development and landmarks of Little Rock, the capital and largest city of Arkansas. Explore its role in the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the presidency of Bill Clinton.

  6. Learn how Little Rock got its name, when it was founded, and how it became the capital of Arkansas. This web page also provides citations and links to Wikipedia for more information.

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  8. Little Rock is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The city's population was 202,591 as of the 2020 census. The six-county Little Rock metropolitan area is the 81st-most populous in the United States with 748,031 residents according to the 2020 census.

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