To talk about becoming a sponsor, call or email us. Discussion Fayetteville Flyer has specific guidelines for commenting. Never miss a story! Sign up here. Detention Intake Report. Some of the things that make the U. All these factors culminate into several interesting facts about Arkansas , with one of the more notable ones being that the state is the birthplace of two extremely well-known icons — Johnny Cash, and Bill Clinton!
Each state has its own nickname usually drawn from an event associated with its historical past, a notable landmark within the State, a cultural icon, or even the climate. What is the Arkansas nickname? It is The Natural State. Yes, 6 other states border Arkansas, which is unusual! Since its admission to the union back on June 15, , Arkansas has been a topic of debate and conversation for an abundance of reasons. This has sparked confusion and debate for many years.
Also, many believe that Arkansas geographically does not belong to the Southern region, however, the states Census Bureau has classified it as a Southern state. If you are interested in seeing the Nicknames for states in the US all 50 of them , including the date each state was entered into the Union, then head over to our page that lists them in alphabetical order.
It should be pronounced in three 3 syllables, with the final "s" silent, the "a" in each syllable with the Italian sound, and the accent on the first and last syllables. The pronunciation with the accent on the second syllable with the sound of "a" in "man" and the sounding of the terminal "s" is an innovation to be discouraged.
Concurrent Resolution No. Mahwah, N. Shankle, George Earlie. Irvine, Calif. Shearer, Benjamin F. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 3 Sub edition, Presents information about Arkansas' people, geography, history, landmarks, natural resources, government, state capitol, towns and cities, and more. Filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of Arkansas. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of Arkansas in the form of a state Almanac, this book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, economy, culture, and lifestyles.
A section on Notable People, a calendar of events, and enough primary source documents, time lines, maps, and other tools to make this unquestionably the best young adult reference material on the USA available anywhere. Roadside History of Arkansas , by Alan C. Mountain Press Publishing Company May 1, Roadside History of Arkansas explores how the Land of Opportunity went from success to tragedy and, finally, to hope restored.
The narrative is enhanced by historical photographs and several easy-to-read maps that help visitors and residents understand what happened where and when. Readers will learn about Hernando de Soto's exploration of the Mississippi River, the grief of Native Americans forced to march west on the Trail of Tears, the humor and heroism of Davy Crockett, and Bill Clinton's rise to America's highest office. Organized around five regions--the Delta, or Mississippi Alluvial Plain, in the eastern lowlands; the Coastal Plain, which extends south through Texas; the Arkansas River Valley, slicing through the state's two highlands; the Ouachitas, the west central highland; and the Ozarks, a northern mountain range older than the Rockies--this roadside history explores the forces that drove the ebb and flow of Arkansas's past.
All rights reserved. No copyright is claimed on non-original or licensed material. The State of Arkansas Arkansas: The Natural State "If I could rest anywhere, it would be in Arkansas, where the men are of the real half-horse, half-alligator breed such as grows nowhere else on the face of the universal earth.
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