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5 Fun Facts About December 30 In Arkansas History
1. On December 30, 2016, former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Arkansas Bar Foundation. Beebe served as governor from 2007 to 2015 and prior to that, he served as Attorney General of Arkansas from 2003 to 2007. 2. On December 30, 1928, the...
5 Fun Facts About December 28 In Arkansas History
1. In 1838, the Trail of Tears began as the Cherokee people were forced to leave their homes in Arkansas and other southeastern states and relocate to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). 2. In 1873, the Arkansas State Printer newspaper was first published in Little Rock, becoming the state's official newspaper...
5 Fun Facts About December 20 In Arkansas History
1. On December 20, 1860, Arkansas became the sixth state to secede from the United States and join the Confederacy. 2. The first full-scale automobile factory in Arkansas, the Climber Motor Corporation, opened in Little Rock on December 20, 1914. 3. In 1943, the US Army established Fort Chaffee in...
5 Fun Facts About December 19 In Arkansas History
1. On December 19, 1846, the Arkansas legislature chartered the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad, which would eventually become part of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The railroad played a significant role in the economic development and growth of Arkansas. 2. On December 19, 1887, renowned Arkansas architect Charles L....
5 Fun Facts About December 18 In Arkansas History
1. In 1961, Arkansas became the final state to repeal its Sunday blue laws, which prohibited certain activities on Sundays, such as selling alcohol and hunting. 2. On December 18, 1913, the Arkansas Rice Milling Company was incorporated in Stuttgart, Arkansas, laying the foundation for the town's reputation as the...
5 Fun Facts About December 17 In Arkansas History
1. Arkansas became a state on December 17, 197 years ago in 1836. Prior to its statehood, Arkansas was a territory named Missouri Territory. 2. President Bill Clinton was born in Hope, Arkansas on August 19, 1946. However, on December 17,1998, President Clinton made history as the second U.S. president...
5 Fun Facts About December 16 In Arkansas History
1. On December 16, 1837, Arkansas became the 25th state to join the United States of America. Prior to this, Arkansas was part of the Louisiana Purchase and then the Missouri Territory before eventually gaining statehood. 2. In 1912, the Arkansas State Capitol building was completed on December 16th. It...
5 Fun Facts About December 15 In Arkansas History
1. On December 15, 1836, the Arkansas legislature approved the creation of Arkansas College, which is now known as Lyon College. The college was founded in Batesville, Arkansas and is recognized as one of the oldest independent colleges in the South. 2. Another important event that occurred on December 15...
5 Fun Facts About December 14 In Arkansas History
1. In 1836, Arkansas became the 25th state to join the United States. 2. In 1863, during the Civil War, the Battle of Prairie Grove took place in northwest Arkansas. Union forces under General James G. Blunt fought against Confederate troops led by General Thomas C. Hindman. The battle was...
5 Fun Facts About December 13 In Arkansas History
1. In 1819, the Arkansas Territory was established. This laid the foundation for Arkansas to eventually become a state in 1836. 2. On December 13, 1862, Union troops under the command of General James Blunt defeated Confederate forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove. This was a significant victory for...
5 Fun Facts About December 12 In Arkansas History
1. Arkansas became the 25th state in the Union on December 12, 1836. After being part of the Louisiana Purchase, Arkansas became a territory in 1819 before finally achieving statehood. 2. On December 12, 1874, the Brooks-Baxter War began in Little Rock, Arkansas. This violent political conflict saw two factions...
5 Fun Facts About December 10 In Arkansas History
1. In 1917, the Great War (World War I) was still raging in Europe and the United States had recently entered the conflict. On December 10, 1917, the Arkansas National Guard's Second Infantry Regiment was mustered into federal service, soon to be sent overseas to fight in the war. 2....