What is little rock Arkansas named for?

Answer 1

The legendary roman emperor named Arkansias, who ruled from 003-024, was a great military general. He took over after Clauduis died, and went on to construct many great monuments, and especially created the three main aqueducts that serve Rome

Answer 2

European settlers had supplies brought in by river (The Arkansas River). There were two landing sites in the same general area. River boats looked for landmarks to locate where to put in. First there was a large Rock near a small settlement that identified the landing for the settlement. Later another settlement came in to existence in the general area this new settlement had a noticeable rock near the river that also marked the area for boats to land. The second site had a smaller rock and the landings became know as Big Rock and Little Rock. The Little Rock settlement was successful and became the central city of Arkansas.

Answer 3

It got it's name from a small rock formation on the southbank of the Arkansas river called la petite roche.

Answer 4

Arkansas got it's name after the native american tribe Quapaw when European explorers met them. their nickname was Arkansaw so that's when they named Arkansas,Arkansas.