Here is the next instalment of my monthly feature going
through the States of the United States in alphabetical order to check out how
they got named, what their flag is like and other things of interest. It would be great if you shared other
info/comments about the State with us via a comment.
About 3 million people live in the State. The State is often regarded as a hillbilly
state – whatever that means! One of the
largest company's in the world Wal-Mart is headquartered in Arkansas. Maybelline's factory is based in the State,
too.
More than half the state is covered in forest including
the Ozark National Forest (more than one million acres of it!)
Location –
Louisiana is to the south, Texas to the south-west, Oklahoma to the west and
Missouri to the north.
Pronunciation:
The state is pronounced Ar-kan-saw (who knows why) – this pronunciation was
mandated by statute in 1881
Nicknames –
the Natural State
Flag
State
Seal
Capital –
the fabulously Flintstonish name – Little
Rock
Flower –
Apple Blossom (from 1901)
State
Fruit – Avocado
Signature
foods – Fried Pickles, Chocolate Gravy, Watermelon, Sugared
Rice
Famous
people born in Arkansas – President Bill Clinton, General
Douglas McArthur, John Grisham, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash
What a fun series Carol!!
ReplyDeleteI live in Wisconsin, so it will be
awhile before you get to my state~
Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
I've been to Alabama, Arizona and Arkansas so far in your series:)
Hi Carole, Thanks for featuring my beautiful state! Much of the land that is not forest is farmland. Our farmers grow a lot of soybeans and rice, among other crops. I grew up on a dairy farm in the northern part of the state. I believe our state fruit/vegetable is the pink tomato. I'm going to enjoy seeing all your state posts.
ReplyDeleteI knew you would have something for me to learn here! I traveled through Arkansas once, many many years ago.
ReplyDeleteThree of their signature foods are quite interesting, and not something I find in Wisconsin!
Helloooooo! Waving to you from Cherokee Village, Arkansas.
ReplyDeleteI'm not FROM here, I've been here for 3 years taking care of my elderly mother.
It is truly a very beautiful state, for those of us who love outdoor sports, like hiking and anything to do with lakes or rivers. :-)