State Bird:
The mockingbird is the official state bird. It was designated in 1929. Of all North American birds, the Mockingbird is by far, the most famed for its vocal imitations. Besides its own rapturous song, the mockingbird's repertoire has been known to include over 40 different sounds including the barking of a dog. Mockingbirds can be fiercely territorial during the mating season as they defend their nests and territories. Watching their behavior can be quite thrilling. The Mockingbird is a very important visitor to your backyard. Not only is it's song enchanting, but they will help to eat many of your nuisance garden insects! |
State Flower:
The apple blossom was adopted as the Arkansas State Flower by the General Assembly of 1901. Apple blossoms have pink and white petals and green leaves. At one time Arkansas was a major apple-producing state. The town of Lincoln in Washington County hosts the annual Arkansas Apple Festival. |
State Tree:
The pine was adopted as the Arkansas State Tree by the General Assembly of 1939. The loblolly and short-leaf pine are varieties of southern yellow pine found in Arkansas. Both may grow to be 100 feet tall and can be found in the Ouachita National Forest and the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. |
The 25th State:
Arkansas became the 25th state on June 15, 1836. |
First Woman in Senate:
In Nov 1932, Hattie Caraway of Arkansas became the first woman Senator. |
The 29th Largest State:
With a total mass of 137 732 km², Arkansas is the 29th largest state. Arkansas has a horizontal width of 385 km and vertical length of 420 km. The total area of Arkansas that contains water is 2.09%. |
Milk and Honey :
The Arkansas State Beverage is "Milk" and the Arkansas State Insect is "Honey". |
University of Central Arkansas
The University of Central Arkansas was founded in Conway in 1907. |
Fairfield Bay, Arkansas
The city of Fairfield Bay sits on the north shore of Greers Ferry Lake, a 40,000 acre mountain lake of sparkling waters in central Arkansas. |
Arkansas State Rock
The quartz crystal is the official state rock. It was designated in 1967. |
Arkansas River
The Arkansas River is the longest stream to flow into the Mississippi-Missouri river system. Its total length is 1,450 miles. |
Arkansas State Motto
Arkansas is officially known as The Natural State. |
Arkansas State Gem
The diamond is the official state gem. It was designated in 1967. |
Arkansas River
Established near the mouth of the Arkansas River in 1686, Arkansas Post was the first permanent white settlement in the state. |
Little River, Arkansas
Little River County Courthouse is world famous for it's Christmas lights display. |
Stuttgart, Arkansas
The World's Championship Duck Calling Contest is held annually in Stuttgart. |
Magnet Cove, Arkansas
The Magnet Cove region claims to contain 102 varieties of minerals. |
Arkansas State Flower
The apple blossom is the official state flower. It was designated in 1901. |