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In 1541, the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto was the first European to set foot in Arkansas. He led an unsuccessful, yearlong expedition for gold. One hundred and thirty-one years later, two Frenchmen named Marquette and Joliet visited Arkansas briefly. In 1682, at the mouth of the Mississippi, LaSalle claimed the Mississippi Valley for France, but was later assassinated by two of his companions. In 1686, Henri De Tonti set out from Fort St. Louis on the Illinois River to meet LaSalle at the mouth of the Mississippi. After he failed to locate LaSalle, De Tonti, the "Father of Arkansas", established the first European settlement in Arkansas, called Arkansas Post, with six residents. The Territory of Arkansaw was organized on July 4, 1819, and on June 15, 1836, the State of Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the 25th state and the 13th slave state.
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∙ 15y agoIn 1541, the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto was the first European to set foot in Arkansas. He led an unsuccessful, yearlong expedition for gold. One hundred and thirty-one years later, two Frenchmen named Marquette and Joliet visited Arkansas briefly. In 1682, at the mouth of the Mississippi, LaSalle claimed the Mississippi Valley for France, but was later assassinated by two of his companions. In 1686, Henri De Tonti set out from Fort St. Louis on the Illinois River to meet LaSalle at the mouth of the Mississippi. After he failed to locate LaSalle, De Tonti, the "Father of Arkansas", established the first European settlement in Arkansas, called Arkansas Post, with six residents. The Territory of Arkansaw was organized on July 4, 1819, and on June 15, 1836, the State of Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the 25th state and the 13th slave state.
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Where can quartz be found in Arkansas?
South East Arkansas
Where are mountain lions found in Arkansas?
Mountain lions are not found in Arkansas. They are found near vast mountain ranges.
Where do raccoons live in Arkansas?
Raccoons can be found everywhere in Arkansas.
What gems are found in Arkansas?
You can hand-mine diamonds in Arkansas.
Are the diamonds in Arkansas real?
Real diamonds can be found in Arkansas.
What is the most unique ecosystem found in Arkansas?
The most unique ecosystem found in Arkansas is the Freshwater Ecosystem.
What are the two types of rivers found in Arkansas?
Mississippi river and Arkansas river
What is found by the Arkansas river is not the capital of Kansas but is the largest city found in states?
Wichita, Kansas is located on the Arkansas River.
Where is feldspar found in the US?
arkansas
Is there Halite found in Arkansas?
yes
Has gold been found in arkansas?
There has been some gold found in Arkansas, as recently as 2013. However, significant amounts of gold have not been found recently.
Where is sulfur found in Arkansas?
hot springs
