Arkansas

Some of the key events about Arkansas

• 1836

  Arkansas became the 25th state to join the United States
• 1838

  Forced relocation of Cherokee people along the Trail of Tears resulted in thousands of deaths
• 1861

  Arkansas seceded from the Union to join the Confederacy during the Civil War
• 1862

  The University of Arkansas was established in Fayetteville
• 1874

  Brooks-Baxter War erupted, a violent political dispute over the governorship
• 1881

  The Arkansas State Capitol building construction began in Little Rock
• 1919

  Elaine Race Riot occurred, one of the deadliest racial conflicts in U.S. history
• 1921

  Hot Springs National Park was officially established, becoming the oldest park managed by the National Park Service
• 1927

  The Great Mississippi Flood devastated large areas of Arkansas
• 1957

  Central High School in Little Rock was desegregated, marking a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement
• 1957

  Little Rock Crisis unfolded when federal troops were deployed to enforce school desegregation
• 1966

  The Arkansas River Navigation System was completed, improving transportation and commerce
• 1968

  A devastating tornado outbreak killed 35 people across the state
• 1980

  Cuba-U.S. Mariel boatlift led to riots at Fort Chaffee refugee processing center
• 1992

  Walmart, founded in Arkansas, became the largest retailer in the United States
• 1994

  The William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park was announced for Little Rock
• 1994

  A series of tornadoes killed 14 people and injured over 100 across Arkansas
• 2004

  The Arkansas Studies Institute was established to preserve and share the state's history
• 2011

  Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opened in Bentonville, showcasing a world-class collection
• 2014

  A major tornado outbreak caused widespread destruction and 16 fatalities in the state

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