Mark Pryor (D) Arkansas (pronounced /ˈɑ(r)k(ə)nˌsɑː/ or /ˈɑ(r)k(ə)nˌsɔ/) is a southern state in the United States. The population according to the 2000 census was 2,673,400. Its U.S. postal abbreviation is AR, and its Associated Press abbreviation is Ark. It was admitted as the 25th state of the United States in 1836. Arkansas - History. The early French explorers of the state ...

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Arkansas City is located at 33°36'32" North, 91°12'13" West (33.608809, -91.203602)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. ...

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,678 km² (1,034 mi²). 2,560 km² (988 mi²) of it is land and 117 km² (45 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.38% water. Arkansas County, Arkansas - Adjacent counties. Prairie County (north) Monroe County (northeast) Phillips County (east) Desha County (south) Lincoln County (southwest) Jefferson ...

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Batesville is the second oldest city in the state of Arkansas. It was named for James Woodson Bates who settled in the town and was the first territorial delegate from Arkansas to the Congress of the United States. In early days, Batesville was an important port on the White River and served as an entry point to the interior of northern Arkansas. Batesville played a large role in the settling of the Ozark Mountains region and served a ...

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Branch is located at 35°18'31" North, 93°57'20" West (35.308482, -93.955690)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.2 km² (3.6 mi²). 9.2 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. ...

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Amity is located at 34°15'58" North, 93°27'51" West (34.266246, -93.464093)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²). 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. ...

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The early French explorers of the state gave it its name, which is probably a phonetic spelling for the French word for "downriver" people, a reference to the Quapaw people and the river along which they settled. Other Native American nations living in present-day Arkansas were Caddo, Cherokee and Osage Nations. On June 15, 1836, Arkansas became the 25th state of the United States as a slave state. Arkansas refused to join the Confederate States of America until after Abraham Lincoln called for troops to invade South Carolina. It sece ...

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The early French explorers of the state gave it its name, which is probably a phonetic spelling for the French word for "downriver" people, a reference to the Quapaw people and the river along which they settled. Other Native American nations living in present-day Arkansas were Caddo, Cherokee and Osage Nations. On June 15, 1836, Arkansas became the 25th state of the United States as a slave state. Arkansas refused to joinn the Confederate States of America until after Abraham Lincoln called for troops to invade South Carolina. It sec ...

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Arkansas Traveler may have several meanings: "The Arkansas Traveler", a fiddle tune by Sanford Faulkner Arkansas Traveler, an 1858 painting by Edward Payson Washburn The Arkansas Traveler boat line made by the Southwest Manufacturing Co. of Little Rock, Arkansas Arkansas Travler, a 1992 album by Michelle Shocked. Arkansas Traveler, a 1987 album by the Breetles The Arkansas Traveler, student newsp

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University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas, also known as the U. of A., or simply The Hill, is a public coeducational land-grant university system, and the main campus is located in Fayetteville in the state of Arkansas, USA. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871 (Arkansas is renowned for its robust programs in agr ...

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Blytheville is a city located in Mississippi County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,272. Nucor, a large steel manufacturer, operates two facilities east of the town near the Mississippi River. Blytheville is the home to Arkansas Northeastern College, a two-year community college. It was formerly known as Mississippi County Community Colleg ...

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Batesville is a city located in Independence County, Arkansas, 114 miles (183 km) north by east of Little Rock, the State capital. In 1890, 2,150 people lived in Batesville; in 1900, 2,327, in 1910, 3,399; and in 1940, 5,267. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,445. The city is the county seat of Independence CountyGR6. Batesville Arkansas - History. Batesville is the second oldest city in the state of Arkansas. It was named for James Woodson Bates who set ...

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Conway is a city located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city was the eighth most populous in Arkansas, with a total population of 43,167. The city is the county seat of Faulkner CountyGR6. Conway Arkansas - Demographics. As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 43,167 people, 16,039 households, and 10,168 families residing in the city. The population density is 475.5/km² (1,231.7/mi²). There are 17,289 housing units at an ...

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"Arkansas" is one of the officials state songs of Arkansas. As a state song adopted in 1987 by the General Assembly. Arkansas song - Lyrics. Written by Wayland Holyfield. October morning in the Ozark Mountains, Hills ablazing like that sun in the sky. I fell in love there and the fire's still burning A flame that never will die. Chorus (bis): < ...

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Branch is a city located in Franklin County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 357. Branch Arkansas - Geography. Branch is located at 35°18'31" North, 93°57'20" West (35.308482, -93.955690)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.2 km² (3.6 mi²). 9.2 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Branch Arkansas - Demographics. As of ...

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Amity is a city located in Clark County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 762. Amity Arkansas - Geography. Amity is located at 34°15'58" North, 93°27'51" West (34.266246, -93.464093)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²). 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Amity Arkansas - Demographics. As of the ce ...

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,678 km² (1,034 mi²). 2,560 km² (988 mi²) of it is land and 117 km² (45 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.38% water. Arkansas County Arkansas - Adjacent counties. Prairie County (north) Monroe County (northeast) Phillips County (east) Desha County (south) Lincoln County (southwest) Jefferson C ...

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 20,749 people, 8,457 households, and 5,970 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km² (21/mi²). There are 9,672 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 75.19% White, 23.36% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 0. ...

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In 1894, 23 years after classes were first held at the university, a contest was held on campus to select school colors. Cardinal (a shade of deep red) was selected over heliotrope, a shade of moderate purple. The first Arkansas football team was formed that same year and was known as the "Arkansas Cardinals". During the first year the team racked up two wins against Fort Smith High School but took a 54- ...

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