The word “Arkansas” came from the Quapaw Indians, by way of early French explorers. The explorers met a group of Native Americans, known as the Ugakhpah, which means “people who live downstream”. These Native Americans later were called the Quapaw, who were also called the Arkansaw.
Capital and Largest City: Little Rock
State Nickname: The Natural State, The Land of Opportunity
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Flower: Apple Blossom
State Tree: Pine Tree
State Mammal: White-tailed Deer
State Butterfly: Diana Fritillery
State Insect: Honey Bee
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Photo courtesy of Doug Wertman.
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