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  1. Little Rock ( Quapaw: I’i-zhinka, lit. 'Little rock' [3]) is a city in and the capital of the U.S. state of Arkansas, of which it is also its most populous. The city's population was 202,591 as of the 2020 census. [4] The six-county Little Rock metropolitan area is the 81st-most populous in the United States with 748,031 residents according ...

  2. Apr 20, 2024 · The “little rock” later became the abutment for a railway bridge. The “big rock,” 2 miles (3 km) further upstream, was the site of an army post and later a veterans hospital. In 1812 William Lewis, a trapper, built his home at the “little rock.”. In 1819 Arkansas became a territory, with its capital at Arkansas Post.

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  3. 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 Library

  4. 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.

  5. North Little Rock was once the 8th ward of Little Rock. An Arkansas Supreme Court decision on February 6, 1904, allowed the ward to merge with the neighboring town of North Little Rock. The merged town quickly renamed itself Argenta (the local name for the former 8th Ward), but returned to its original name in October 1917 ( Wikipedia, 2019 ).

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  7. Sep 26, 2022 · The Population And Economy Of Little Rock. As per the latest US Census, Little Rock has a population of 202,591 people. Covering a total area of 318.58 sq. km, the population density of this capital city is approximately 651.58 individuals per sq. km, which is significantly denser as compared to nearby regions within the state.

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