City of Little Rock
Flag Seal
Location in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611, -92.33111
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Pulaski
Founded	1821
Incorporated	1831
Government
- Mayor	Mark Stodola
Area
- City	116.81 sq mi (302.55 km²)
- Metro	4,090.34 sq mi (10,593.94 km²)
Elevation	335 ft (102 m)
Population (2006)
- City	204,370
- Metro	652,834
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s)	501
FIPS code	05-41000
GNIS feature ID	0083350
Website: http://www.littlerock.org

Little Rock is the capital and the most populous city of the State of Arkansas. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County and had a city population of 204,370 in the 2006 census estimates.^[1] It and North Little Rock, Arkansas are co-principal cities of the six-county Little Rock-North Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with a population of 652,834 people, according to 2006 census estimates. The MSA is in turn included in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 829,032 in the 2006 census estimates. Little Rock may refer to: Little Rock, Arkansas, capital of the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Little_Rock. ... Image File history File links Littlerockseal. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... 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Located near the geographic center of Arkansas, Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River called La Petite Roche (the "little rock"). The "little rock" was used by early river traffic as a landmark and became a well-known river crossing. The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ...

Geschichte & Geschiedenis & Histoire & History

Origins

Many artifacts have been found that suggest Native Americans inhabited Central Arkansas thousands of years before European settlers arrived. These original inhabitants may have included the Folsom people, Bluff Dwellers, Mound Builders, Caddo, Quapaw, Osage, Choctaw and Cherokee. Arkansas was left untouched by European hands until 1541 when Hernando de Soto of Spain traveled through the area. Folsom is the name of several places in the United States of America: Folsom, California Folsom, Louisiana Folsom, New Jersey Folsom, Pennsylvania The Folsom Street Fair is held at the end of September during San Franciscos Leather Pride Week. ... Miamisburg Mound, the largest conical mound in Ohio, is attributed to the Adena archaeological culture. ... |- Link title |}]]]]</nowiki> and Caddo, Oklahoma. ... The Quapaw people are a tribe of Native Americans who historically resided on the west side of the Mississippi River in what is now the state of Arkansas. ... The Osage are American Indian People of the central Midwest. ... For other uses, see Choctaw (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cherokee (disambiguation). ... Hernando de Soto is a: Spanish explorer. ...

Little Rock was actually named for a little rock. Early travelers used a stone outcropping on the bank of the Arkansas River as a landmark. "La Petite Roche" marked the transition from the flat Mississippi Delta region to the Ouachita Mountain foothills. Travelers would refer to the area as "the little rock" and the name stuck. The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ... Ouachita Mountains The Ouachita Mountains are a mountain range located in west central Arkansas and east central Oklahoma. ...

Timeline

• 1722 - French explorer Jean-Baptiste Benard de la Harpe lands near a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River which he reputedly names La Petite Roche (the little rock). La Harpe builds a trading post near the little rock. The Quapaw Indians reside nearby.
• 1812 - William Lewis, a fur trapper, builds a home near the little rock.
• 1820 - Little Rock is surveyed.
• 1820 - Robert Crittenden, born 1797, and Chester Ashley, born 1791, enter into an agreement for a "Partnership in the Practice of Law" which lays the groundwork for the Rose Law Firm, the oldest law firm west of the Mississippi River.
• 1821 - Little Rock becomes the capital of the Arkansas Territory formed in 1819.
• 1831 - Little Rock is incorporated as a city.
• 1833 - The Territorial Capitol (now the Old State House) is built. Completed in 1842, it serves as the State Capitol until 1911.
• 1836 - Arkansas becomes the 25th state, and Little Rock became the official capital city.
• 1861 - Arkansas joins the Confederacy.
• 1863 - Union forces occupy Little Rock.
• 1874 - The Brooks-Baxter War takes place in Little Rock.
• 1880 - General Douglas MacArthur born on January 26 at the Little Rock Barracks. The birthplace is now the home of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History.
• 1911 - The current State Capitol building is completed. It is the second building constructed to house the state government, after the Old State House.
• 1916 - Pulaski Heights, one of Little Rock's earliest western suburbs, is annexed into the city, setting the stage for further westward expansion.
• 1957 - The Little Rock Nine are enrolled at Little Rock's Central High School after public protests and the Arkansas National Guard, under the direction of Governor Orval Faubus, prevents their first attempt at enrollment. President Eisenhower dispatches federal troops to ensure the students' safety and enforce their right to attend school. These events are collectively referred to as the Crisis at Central High.
• 1958 - All three public High Schools in Little Rock are closed for one year by Governor Faubus.
• 1968 - Construction booms downtown, Worthen Bank Building at 375 feet and Union National Bank at 330 feet are under construction and replace the Tower Building as the city's tallest buildings. Union National Bank subsequently merged into Worthen, which eventually would become part of Bank of America.
• 1974 - First National Bank building is under construction and becomes the city's tallest building at 454 feet and 30 stories. The building currently is Arkansas headquarters for Regions Bank.
• 1978 - Bill Clinton is elected Governor of Arkansas. At age 32, he is the youngest person to be elected Governor in the state's history.
• 1986 - The Capitol Tower is completed, and at 40 stories and 547 feet tall, is currently the tallest building in Arkansas. The skyscraper name changed to the TCBY Tower later and became the Metropolitan National Bank as of October 2004. The Stephens Building is also completed and is 25 stories and 365 feet tall when finished. It was first known as the First South building and then the Rogers building.
• 1992 - Bill Clinton is elected President of the United States. He delivers an election night acceptance speech from the front steps of the historic Old State House in downtown Little Rock. He is the first person from the state of Arkansas to be elected President. He is elected to a second term in 1996.
• 1997 - The 40th anniversary of the Crisis at Central High is marked by the opening of a new National Park Service visitor center.
• 2000 - Little Rock's record high temperature of 111 degrees Fahrenheit is recorded by the National Weather Service in August.
• 2003 - First Little Rock Marathon is held. Counting the relays, 1615 runners participate in the 26.2-mile race, making it one of the top 25 races in the nation for 2003.
• 2003 - Little Rock resident Wesley Kanne Clark, a retired four-star general in the U.S. Army and former Supreme Allied Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), announces his intention to run in the presidential primary election for the Democratic Party nomination.
• 2004 - William J. Clinton Presidential Center opens with a host of dignitaries and celebrities, including President George W. Bush, and former presidents George H. W. Bush and Jimmy Carter.
• 2006 - The international charitable organization Heifer International dedicates a $17.5 million world headquarters in downtown Little Rock. The organization announces plans to further develop the 33-acre location into the Heifer International Center campus.
• 2006 - The Pulaski County Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, better known as the Big Dam Bridge, opens to the public. The Big Dam Bridge extends 3,463 feet across the Arkansas River and is currently the world’s longest bridge specifically built for pedestrians/bicycles.^[2]
• 2006 - The five-year construction boom of mixed-use, high-rise buildings in downtown's historic Little Rock River Market district will produce over 60 stories of residential and retail property and 240 additional hotel rooms by the end of 2009. Among the major residential projects completed or planned are the Capital Commerce Center (2002), First Security Center (2004), 300 Third Tower (2006), and the River Market Tower (2009).
• 2007 - Dickey-Stephens Park, home to the Arkansas Travelers minor league baseball team, opens. The newly constructed ball park has a capacity of 7,000 and is situated on the Arkansas River in North Little Rock, Arkansas, opposite downtown Little Rock.

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Geography

Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N, 92°19′52″W (34.736009, -92.331122).^GR1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 302.5 km² (116.8 mi²). 301.0 km² (116.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it (0.52%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Little Rock is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. Fourche Creek and Rock Creek run through the city and flow into the river. The western part of the city is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Just northwest of the city limits is Pinnacle Mountain and Lake Maumelle, which provides Little Rock's drinking water. The city of North Little Rock is located just across the river from Little Rock, but it is a separate city. The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ... Ouachita Mountains The Ouachita Mountains are a mountain range located in west central Arkansas and east central Oklahoma. ... North Little Rock is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ...

Government

The city operates under a city manager form of government, although voters in 2007 voted to convert the Mayor's position to a full-time position with veto power. The city employs over 2500 individuals in 14 different departments including the Police department, the Fire department, Parks and Recreation and the Zoo.

Most Pulaski County government offices are located in the city of Little Rock and include among others the Quorum, Circuit, District, Juvenile Courts and the Assessor, County Judge, County Attorney and Public Defenders offices.

The U.S. Federal District Court (Eastern District) of the St. Louis 8th District and also the Circuit Federal Court of Appeals are located in Little Rock.

Climate data

Little Rock lies in the Humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and cool to chilly winters. The humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and chilly to mild winters. ...

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Demographics

As of the 2000 census, there were 183,133 people, 77,352 households, and 46,488 families residing in the city. The population density was 608.5/km² (1,576.0/mi²). There were 84,793 housing units at an average density of 281.7/km² (729.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 40.01% White, 55.07% Black, 0.27% Native American, 1.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.28% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 2.67% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 77,352 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.98. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,572, and the median income for a family was $47,446. Males had a median income of $35,689 versus $26,802 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,209. 14.3% of the population is below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...

Metropolitan statistical area

The 2006 U.S. Census population estimate for the Metropolitan Statistical Area of Little Rock-North Little Rock was 652,834. The MSA includes the following counties: Pulaski, Faulkner, Grant, Lonoke, Perry, and Saline. The largest cities include Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Jacksonville, Benton, Sherwood, Cabot, Maumelle, and Bryant. In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ... Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Faulkner County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Grant County is a county in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Lonoke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Saline County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... There is also a Littlerock, California. ... North Little Rock is a city located in central Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County. ... Conway is the largest city and county seat of Faulkner CountyGR6, Arkansas. ... Jacksonville is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ... Benton is the largest city and county seat of Saline CountyGR6, Arkansas, United States. ... Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. ... Cabot is the largest city in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. ... Maumelle is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. ... Bryant is a city in Saline County, Arkansas, United States. ...

The 2006 U.S. Census population estimate for the Combined Statistical Area (CSA) of Little Rock-North Little Rock-Pine Bluff was 829,032. The United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. ...

Economy/business

Major corporations headquartered in Little Rock: Alltel, Dillard's Department Stores, Windstream Communications and Acxiom. Alltel (NYSE: AT) is an American telecommunications company with headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. ... Dillards (NYSE: DDS), based in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a major department store chain in the United States, with 329 stores in 29 states as of 2005. ... Windstream Communications, Inc. ... Acxiom Logo Acxiom is a customer and data information management company. ...

Large companies headquartered in Little Rock: Metropolitan National Bank, Rose Law Firm, Nuvell Financial Services, Central Flying Service and Stephens Inc. Rose Law Firm is a law firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. ... Nuvell Financial Services is a finance company specializing in the purchase of third-party special finance contracts from General Motors auto dealerships. ...

Large companies headquartered in other cities but with a large presence in Little Rock: Dassault Falcon Jet, Raytheon Aircraft Company and Fidelity National Information Services. The Falcon is a family of business jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation. ... Raytheon Aircraft Company based in Wichita, Kansas has James E. Schuster as its Chairman. ... Fidelity National Information Services, also known as FNIS or FIS, is a public corporation formed in 2006 when Certegy Inc. ...

Non-profit organizations include Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Heifer International, Lions World Services for the Blind, William J. Clinton Foundation,Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, and Winrock International. A non-profit organization (often called non-profit org or simply non-profit or not-for-profit) can be seen as an organization that doesnt have a goal to make a profit. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Heifer International logo Heifer International is a charitable organization dedicated to tracking the many girlfriends of Daryl Francis Hudec. ... Bill Clinton in Africa on behalf of the Clinton Foundation The William J. Clinton Foundation was established by former President of the United States Bill Clinton. ...

Associations include the American Taekwondo Association, Arkansas Hospital Association, and the Quapaw Quarter Association. A voluntary association (also sometimes called an unincorporated association, or just an association) is a group of individuals who voluntarily enter into an agreement to form a body (or organization) to accomplish a purpose. ... The American Taekwondo Association (ATA) was founded in 1969 by Haeng Ung Lee of South Korea. ... The Quapaw Quarter of Little Rock, Arkansas is a section of the city including its oldest and most historic business and residential neighborhoods. ...

Major employers in Little Rock include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Entergy, Raytheon, The Sharper Image, Siemens, and Timex. Entergy Corporation NYSE: ETR is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power productions and retail distribution operations. ... Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is a major American defense contractor and industrial corporation with core manufacturing concentrations in defense systems and defense and commercial electronics. ... The Sharper Image Corporation NASDAQ: SHRP,founded by Richard Thalheimer, is a speciality retailer that operates throughout the United States. ... Siemens redirects here. ... The term Timex can refer to: Timex Corporation - a large US manufacturer of watches Timex (Unix utility) - a Unix utility tool used in the measurement of duration of shell processes Timex Sinclair - a series of microcomputers, modeled on the ZX81 and ZX Spectrum Category: ...

One of the largest public employers in the state with over 9,400 employees, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and its affiliates — Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System — have a total economic impact in Arkansas of about $4.1 billion per year. UAMS receives less than 11% of its funding from the state. Its operation is funded by payments for clinical services (64%), grants and contracts (18%), philanthropy and other (5%), and tuition and fees (2%). To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Arkansas Childrens Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, is the only pediatric medical center in Arkansas and one of the largest in the United States, serving children from birth to age 21. ...

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Moody's Investor Services ranks Little Rock as the second most diverse economy in the nation.

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Museums

William J. Clinton Presidential Center Photo of the library in downtown Little Rock

• The William J. Clinton Presidential Center includes the Clinton presidential library and the offices of the Clinton Foundation and the Clinton School of Public Service. The facility, designed by architect James Polshek, cantilevers over the Arkansas River, echoing Clinton's famous campaign promise of "building a bridge to the 21st century. The archives and library contains 2 million photographs, 80 million pages of documents, 21 million e-mail messages, and nearly 80,000 artifacts from the Clinton presidency. The museum within the site showcases artifacts from Clinton's term and includes a full-scale replica of the Clinton-era Oval Office.Opened on November 18, 2004, the Clinton Presidential Center cost $165 million to construct and covers 150,000 square feet (14,000 m²) within a 28 acre (113,000 m²) park.

• The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History opened in 2001, the last remaining structure of the original Little Rock Arsenal and one of the oldest buildings in central Arkansas, it was also the birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur who would go on to be the supreme commander of US forces in the South Pacific during World War II.

• The Arkansas Museum of Discovery features hands-on exhibits in the fields of science, history and technology.

• The Old State House Museum is a former state capital building now home to a history museum focusing on Arkansas' recent history.

• The Historic Arkansas Museum is a regional history museum focusing primarily on the frontier time period.

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Libraries

The Central Arkansas Library System includes the main building downtown and numerous branches throughout the city as well as branches in Sherwood, Maumelle and Jacksonville. The Pulaski County Law Library is located at the William H. Bowen School of Law William H. Bowen School of Law The William H. Bowen School of Law is part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) and was established in 1975. ...

Education

The city has two major universities that are part of the University of Arkansas System. The campuses of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are located within Little Rock. Dickinson Hall University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the third largest university, by enrollment, in Arkansas. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock was founded in 1927 as Little Rock Junior College, under the supervision of the city Board of Education. The first semester open, there were eight instructors and about 100 students. The college is currently accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, a status it has kept since 1929. Housed originally in public school buildings, the college moved in 1949 to its present location between University Ave and Fair Park Blvd, North of Asher Ave, on land donated by Raymond Rebsamen, a Little Rock businessman. The college was also the sole beneficiary of a continuing trust established by former Governor George W. Donaghey at the time. In 1957, the institution began a four-year degree program, became independent and privately supported under a separate board of trustees, and took the name Little Rock University. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) is one of six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education. ... This article or section needs to be wikified. ...

Dickinson Hall at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

President Bill Clinton led celebrations of the 40th anniversary of desegregation at Little Rock Central High School.

In September 1969, The Little Rock University merged into the University of Arkansas System, to create the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The University of Arkansas System merger began a period of steady growth, which saw UALR go from about 3,500 students and 75 full-time faculty members in 1969 to about 10,000 students and over 400 full-time faculty members in the 1998 academic year. The University's expanded offerings now include 54 undergraduate major programs, an extensive schedule of night, weekend, and off-campus classes, and a wide range of community educational services. UALR began offering graduate and professional work in 1975. Besides the juris doctor offered at the William H. Bowen School of Law, UALR now has three doctoral programs and 29 graduate and professional programs, as well as joint programs with other campuses of the University of Arkansas System. Image File history File links Dickinson_hall1. ... Image File history File links Dickinson_hall1. ... Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site from NPS File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site from NPS File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III[1] on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ... Little Rock Central High School is a secondary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. ... The University of Arkansas System comprises five main campuses within the state of Arkansas, a medical school, two law schools, a unique graduate school focused on public service, and several community colleges. ... “J.D.” redirects here. ... William H. Bowen School of Law The William H. Bowen School of Law is part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) and was established in 1975. ...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is part of the University of Arkansas System. UAMS has about 2200 students in six academic units: the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Related Professions, and Public Health and the Graduate School. UAMS also has more than 660 resident physicians completing their training at UAMS or at one of the seven Area Health Education Centers around the state. UAMS combines the patient care resources of a state-of-the art hospital and outpatient center with the Arkansas Cancer Research Center, Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, and Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute. Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System are affiliates of UAMS. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... For the chemical substances known as medicines, see medication. ... For other uses, see Pharmacy (disambiguation). ... Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals, families, and communities in attaining, re-attaining, and maintaining optimal health and functioning. ... Public health is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The word physician should not be confused with physicist, which means a scientist in the area of physics. ...

The outreach efforts of UAMS include seven Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) in Fayetteville, Pine Bluff, El Dorado, Texarkana, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, and Helena, Arkansas.; networks of senior health centers and centers for young children with special health care needs; and interactive video education and medical consultation services to community hospitals around the state. UAMS is the state’s largest basic and applied research institution with internationally renowned programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other areas. Fayetteville is a college town in Washington County, Arkansas, USA and home to the University of Arkansas. ... Pine Bluff is a city located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. ... El Dorado or Eldorado (Spanish for the gilded one) is a legend that began with the story of a South American tribal chief who covered himself with gold dust and would dive into a lake of pure mountain water. ... For other uses, see Texarkana (disambiguation). ... Fort Smith is the name of various locations. ... Jonesboro or Jonesborough is the name of a number of cities in the United States of America and the United Kingdom: Jonesborough, County Armagh Northern Ireland Jonesboro, Arkansas Jonesboro, Georgia, originally Jonesborough Jonesboro, Illinois Jonesboro, Indiana Jonesboro, Maine Jonesborough, Tennessee This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. ...

Located in downtown is the specialized Clinton School of Public Service, a branch of the University of Arkansas System, which offers a masters degree in public service. The Clinton School of Public Service is a branch of the University of Arkansas. ...

The city is also home to two smaller, private historically black colleges, Philander Smith College and Arkansas Baptist College. In the United States, Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) are colleges or universities that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the African American community. ... Philander Smith College is a private, historically black college that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. ... Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) is a historically black college (HBCU) located in Little Rock, Arkansas. ...

The public schools in Little Rock are operated by the Little Rock School District known by residents as LRSD. Currently, the district includes 64 schools with more school being built. As of the 2005-2006 school year, the district has enrollment of 26,524. It has 5 high schools, 8 middle schools, 31 elementary schools, 1 early childhood (pre-kndergarten) center, 2 alternative schools, 1 adult education center, 1 accelerated learning center, 1 career-techinal center, and about 3,800 employees. High schools in Little Rock include: The Little Rock School District is a school district in Little Rock, Arkansas. ...

Public

• Little Rock Central High School
• J. A. Fair Science and Technology Systems Magnet High School
• Hall High School
• McClellan Magnet High School
• Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School

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• Little Rock Catholic High School
• Little Rock Lutheran High School
• Little Rock Christian Academy
• Episcopal Collegiate School
• Mount Saint Mary Academy
• Pulaski Academy
• Arkansas Baptist School System

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Medical

Hospitals in Little Rock include:

• Arkansas Children's Hospital
• Arkansas Heart Hospital
• Baptist Health Medical Center
• John C. McCellan Veterans Administration Complex
• Arkansas State Hospital - Psychiatric Division
• Pinnacle Pointe Hospital
• St. Vincent Health System
  • St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center
  • St. Vincent Doctors Hospital
• Southwest Regional Medical Center
• University Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Arkansas Childrens Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, is the only pediatric medical center in Arkansas and one of the largest in the United States, serving children from birth to age 21. ...

Cultural

• Aerospace Education Center - IMAX Theater & EpiSphere Digital Dome Theater. The IMAX Theatre features a variety of science related items. Aviation exhibits on display are an original Sopwith Camel and a replica of the Wright Flyer.
• Arkansas Arboretum - Located at Pinnacle Mountain, it has an interpretive trail with flora and tree plantings.
• Arkansas Arts Center - the state's largest art museum, notable for its drawings, collections and children's theater productions. It features works by Van Gogh and Rembrandt among others. The museum has eight art galleries, a museum school, gift shop and restaurant.
• Arkansas Repertory Theatre - The Rep is the state's only professional non profit theatre.
• Arkansas Symphony Orchestra - In its 41st season, the orchestra performs over 30 concerts a year and many special events.
• Ballet Arkansas - The state's only professional ballet company.
• Heifer International - headquarters of the global hunger and poverty relief organization, located adjacent to the Clinton Presidential Center
• Quapaw Quarter - Turn of the century Little Rock includes three National Register historic districts with over a hundred buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours are available showing the many Victorian and Antebellum homes.
• Robinson Center Music Hall - The main performance center of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
• Villa Marre - An 1881 home of Italianate and Second Empire styles refurbished in the 1960s and shown in the opening scenes of the television show "Designing Women."
• Wildwood Center for the Performing Arts - The largest park dedicated to the performing arts in the South. It features year round performances of opera, cabaret, and jazz. Wildwood Festival in June features chamber music, film series, art exhibits, jazz and lecture series among others. It is home to the Young Artist Tour. The park also offers a summer music camp for children.

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Notable places

Arkansas State Capitol

• Arkansas State Capitol - a smaller scale replica of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. completed in 1911.
• Arkansas State Fair
• Little Rock Marathon
• Little Rock Central High School
• Little Rock Zoo - Arkansas' only zoo with over 725 animals and over 200 species.
• Riverfront Park - a park located in downtown, hosts the annual Riverfest music festival, and is home to the La Petite Roche (the little rock).
• River Market District - a refurbished former warehouse district and subset of downtown including an old-fashioned bazaar-style market hall, a farmers' market open from April to late October each year; and various shops, bars, restaurants and galleries.
• Willow Springs Water Park - one the first water theme parks in the U.S. built in 1928.
• Lake Nixon - another popular lakeside water park.
• Pinnacle Mountain State Park
• Arkansas River Trail

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Shopping/retail

Some notable shopping locations in the city of Little Rock are:

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Sports

Little Rock was home to the Arkansas Travelers. They are the AA Professional Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the Texas League. The Travelers played their last game in Little Rock at Ray Winder Field on September 3, 2006, and moved into Dickey-Stephens Park in nearby North Little Rock in April 2007. Little Rock is scheduled to be home to the Little Rock Rivercatz of the American Basketball Association for the 2007-2008 season. League Texas League Division North Division Year founded 1895 Major League affiliation Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Home ballpark Dickey-Stephens Park Previous home ballparks Ray Winder Field City North Little Rock, Arkansas Current uniform colors navy blue, red Previous uniform colors Logo design A streaking blue triangle with the... The Texas League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the South Central United States. ... 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Little Rock is home to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans. The majority of the schools athletic teams are housed in the new state-of-the-art Jack Stephens Center. The Trojans play in the Sun Belt conference, where Arkansas State University is their chief rival. Jack Stephens Center at UALR Jack Stephens Center is a 5,600-seat multi-purpose arena in Little Rock, Arkansas and was built in 2005. ... Arkansas State University student union, Jonesboro, Arkansas Arkansas State University (A-State) or (ASU) is a public university and is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System, the states second largest college system. ...

Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium plays host to at least two Arkansas Razorback games each year. The stadium is known for being in the middle of a golf course. Each fall, the city closes the golf course on football weekends for fans to tailgate. War Memorial also hosts the Arkansas High School football state championships, and starting in the fall of 2006 hosts one game apiece for the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Arkansas State University also plays at the stadium from time to time. War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas during an Arkansas Razorback football game. ... The University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, the seat of Faulkner County, north of Little Rock. ... University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is a historically black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ... Arkansas State University student union, Jonesboro, Arkansas Arkansas State University (A-State) or (ASU) is a public university and is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System, the states second largest college system. ...

Little Rock will be a host of the First and Second Rounds of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. It has also been a host of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament. The 2008 NCAA Mens Division I Basketball Tournament will involve 65 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of mens NCAA Division I college basketball. ...

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Hubert "Geese" Ausbie played basketball at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, where he earned All-Conference and All-American honors. He later gained fame as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. Hubert Eugene Geese Ausbie played basketball at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas where he earned All-Conference and All-American honors. ... Philander Smith College is a private, historically black college that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. ... For the animated television series, see Harlem Globetrotters (TV series). ...

John Kocinski, 250cc and World Superbike motorcycle racing champion, is from Little Rock. John Kocinski is a retired motorcycle road racer whose successes include winning the 1990 250cc World Championship, and the 1997 World Superbike title. ... For other uses, see Motorcycle (disambiguation). ...

World Champion Middleweight Boxer Jermain Taylor and NBA players Derek Fisher and Joe Johnson were born and/or have roots in Little Rock. For other senses of these words, see boxing (disambiguation) or boxer (disambiguation). ... Jermain Taylor (born August 11, 1978, Little Rock, Arkansas) —nicknamed Bad Intentions— is a professional boxer current Undisputed World middleweight boxing champion. ... NBA redirects here. ... Derek Lamar Fisher (born August 9, 1974 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American professional basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers. ... Joe Marcus Johnson (born June 29, 1981 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a National Basketball Association player, currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks and the United States national basketball team. ...

Transportation

Road

Little Rock's downtown River Rail Streetcar track.

A number of highways converge near Little Rock. I-40 passes through North Little Rock to the north. US 70 parallels I-40 into North Little Rock before multiplexing with I-30 at the Broadway exit (Exit 141B). US 67 and US 167 share the same route from the northeast before splitting. US 67 and US 70 multiplex with Interstate 30 to the southwest. US 167 multiplexes with US 65 and I-530 to the southeast. Other highways include I-430, I-440, I-530, and I-630. I-530 terminates in Little Rock after originating in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Image File history File linksMetadata Little_Rock_River_Rail_CIMG6204. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Little_Rock_River_Rail_CIMG6204. ... This article refers to public transport vehicles running on rails. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 40 Interstate 40 (abbreviated I-40) is a major west-east interstate highway in the United States. ... North Little Rock is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ... United States Highway 70 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 2,385 miles (3,838 km) from eastern North Carolina to east-central Arizona. ... United States Highway 67 is a north-south United States highway. ... United States Highway 167 is a spur of U.S. Highway 67. ... United States Highway 67 is a north-south United States highway. ... United States Highway 70 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 2,385 miles (3,838 km) from eastern North Carolina to east-central Arizona. ... Interstate 30 (abbreviated I-30) is an interstate highway in the southern United States. ... United States Highway 167 is a spur of U.S. Highway 67. ... U.S. Highway 65 is a north-south United States highway stretching from Albert Lea, Minnesota to Natchez, Mississippi. ... Interstate 530 in Arkansas is a nearly 47-mile long spur route from Little Rock at the junction of Interstate 30 and Interstate 440 in the northwest, to Pine Bluff in the southeast. ... Interstate 430 in Arkansas is a nearly 13-mile long spur route connecting Interstate 40 near Maumelle, Arkansas at its north end, and Interstate 30 in southwestern Little Rock at its south end. ... Interstate 440 (abbreviated I-440) in Arkansas is a 10-mile-(16-km)-long partial loop connecting Interstate 40 with Interstate 30 near Little Rock. ... Interstate 530 in Arkansas is a nearly 47-mile long spur route from Little Rock at the junction of Interstate 30 and Interstate 440 in the northwest, to Pine Bluff in the southeast. ... Interstate 630 in Arkansas is an east-west connector within Little Rock. ... Interstate 530 (abbreviated I-530) in Arkansas is a nearly 47 mile (76 km) long spur route from Little Rock at the junction of Interstate 30 and Interstate 440 in the northwest, to Pine Bluff in the southeast. ... Coordinates: , Country State County Jefferson Founded 1832 Incorporated 1839 Government  - Mayor Carl Redus Area  - City  46. ...

Air

Nine airlines serve 18 national/international gateway cities, e.g. St. Louis, Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, etc. from Little Rock National Airport. In 2006 they carried approximately 2.1 million passengers on approximately 150 daily flights to and from Little Rock. Little Rock National Airport (IATA: LIT, ICAO: KLIT), officially designated Adams Field, is located 2 miles (3 km) east of the central business district (CBD) of Little Rock, a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA. It is Arkansas largest commercial service airport, serving more than 2. ...

Bus

Greyhound Lines serves Dallas, Memphis, Houston, and St. Louis, as well as intermediate points, with numerous connections to other cities and towns. Jefferson Lines serves Fort Smith, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City, as well as intermediate points, with numerous connections to other cities and towns. These carriers operate out of the North Little Rock bus station. Greyhound Lines is the largest inter-city common carrier of passengers by bus in North America , serving 2,200 destinations in the United States. ... Jefferson Lines is an intercity bus transportation provider based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ...

Rail

See also: Little Rock (Amtrak station)

Amtrak serves the city twice daily via the Texas Eagle, with northbound service to Chicago and southbound service to San Antonio, as well as numerous intermediate points. Through service to Los Angeles and intermediate points operates three times a week. The train carries coaches, a sleeping car, a dining car, and a Sightseer Lounge car. Reservations are required. Other information Code LRK Traffic Passengers (2006) 15,330 3. ... The high-speed Acela Express in West Windsor, New Jersey. ... The Texas Eagle is a 1306-mile (2102 km) passenger train route operated by Amtrak in the central and western United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Bexar County Government  - Mayor Phil Hardberger Area  - City  412. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Public transport

Within the city, public bus service is provided by the Central Arkansas Transit Authority (CATA), with 16 regular daily routes and two express routes throughout the Little Rock area. Additional service includes four connecting routes originating in Little Rock serving North Little Rock daily excluding Sundays; morning and early evening Monday-Friday express routes to Maumelle and Jacksonville/Sherwood; special events shuttle buses; and paratransit service for disabled persons. Maumelle is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. ... Jacksonville is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ... Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. ...

Since November 2004, downtown areas of Little Rock and North Little Rock have been additionally served by the River Rail Electric Streetcar system, also operated by CATA. At present, few middle-class commuters of Central Arkansas depend on public transit. As a result, the current riders of CATA are predominantly poor, elderly, and/or disabled. Panhandling is common at bus stops. Most visitors to the city rely on car rental or taxicab for their transportation needs. The River Rail Streetcar is a heritage railway streetcar system operating in Little Rock and North Little Rock is the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... A taxi serving as a bus Public transport comprises all transport systems in which the passengers do not travel in their own vehicles. ...

Taxicab service is readily available with Black & White Cabs, Yellow Cab, and Veterans Cab. Limo service is also available with Little Rock Limousine Service, Central Limousine Service and over a dozen others. For specific countries see Taxicabs around the world. ... A limousine (or limo) is a long luxury car, traditionally black in color. ...

Media

Print

The Arkansas Democrat Gazette is the largest newspaper in the city, as well as the state. As of March 31, 2006, Sunday circulation is 275,991 copies, while daily (Monday-Saturday) circulation is 180,662, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The Audit Bureau of Circulations is one of the several organizations of the same name operating in different parts of the world. ...

Daily legal and real estate news is also provided Monday through Friday in the Daily Record. Entertainment and political coverage is provided weekly in Arkansas Times and monthly in the Little Rock Free Press. Business and economics news is published weekly in Arkansas Business

In addition to area newspapers, the Little Rock market is served by a variety of magazines covering diverse interests. The publications include:

• Little Rock Family
• Little Rock Soiree
• Inviting Arkansas
• RealLIVING
• At Home in Arkansas
• AY Magazine

Television

All major television networks have local affiliates in Little Rock, in addition to numerous independent stations and cable by Comcast within the city proper. The suburbs have Comcast, Charter or other cable companies. Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is the largest[1] cable television (CATV) company and the second largest Internet service provider in the United States. ... Charter Communications NASDAQ: CHTR is an American company providing cable television, high-speed Internet, and telephone services to more than 5. ...

Television stations in the Little Rock area include:

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Radio

AM radio Stations in the Little Rock area include:

FM radio stations in the Little Rock area include: KEWI (690 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Variety format. ... KMTL (760 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Religious format. ... KGHT (880 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Southern Gospel format. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... KJBN (1050 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. ... KAAY is a 50,000 watt, class 1C AM radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas licensed on 1090 KHz. ... Concord Municipal Airport (IATA: CON, ICAO: KCON) is a general aviation airport located 2 miles east of the central business district (CBD) of Concord, New Hampshire. ... KIPR is a Mainstream Urban radio station in Little Rock,Arkansas, which broadcasts on 92. ... KDXE (1380 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Sports format. ... KTUV (1440 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Variety format. ...

KABF is a community radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas. ... KUAR is a National Public Radio affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas. ... KUAR is a National Public Radio affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas. ... KANX (91. ... KIPR is a Mainstream Urban radio station in Little Rock,Arkansas, which broadcasts on 92. ... KKPT is a commercial radio station located in Little Rock, Arkansas, broadcasting on 94. ... KHLR is an FM radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas, which broadcasts a Gospel music format as Hallelujah 94. ... KSSN is a commercial radio station located in Little Rock, Arkansas, broadcasting on 95. ... KHTE is a commercial radio station located in England, Arkansas, broadcasting to the Little Rock, Arkansas area on 96. ... KLOV (FM) redirects here. ... KURB-FM 98. ... KDIS 1110 AM is a Radio Disney affiliate. ... KDJE is a commercial radio station in Jacksonville, Arkansas, broadcasting to the Little Rock, Arkansas area on 100. ... KWBF, Arkansas WB42, is The WB Television Network affiliate based in Little Rock, Arkansas. ... KPZK and KVLO Radio plays a gospel format in the Little Rock metropolitan area. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... KPZK and KVLO Radio plays a gospel format in the Little Rock metropolitan area. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... KABZ (103. ... KMJX, which uses the on-air brand name Magic 105, is a radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a format of all modern and classic rock. ... KOLL is a commercial radio station located in Lonoke, Arkansas, broadcasting to the Little Rock, Arkansas area on 106. ... Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a 1993 Indian film directed by Kundan Shah. ... Little Rock ALICE 107. ...

Notable people

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• Danielle Evans (Born in 1986 - Little Rock) 2006 - Dani Evans (also known as Danielle Evans) is an American fashion model and television personality. Evans was the winner of Cycle 6 of America's Next Top Model (ANTM).
• Jason Gammel (1969) Noted visual artist. Originally born in Crossett in South Arkansas, relocated and currently lives and works in Little Rock.
• Brooks Robinson was born in Little Rock in 1937 and is generally believed to be the greatest third baseman in Major League Baseball history. He played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977.
• Douglas MacArthur GCB (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was born in Little Rock and was an American general and Medal of Honor recipient. He was Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the South West Pacific Area during World War II. President Harry Truman relieved General MacArthur of his military command in on April 11, 1951.
• John Gould Fletcher (1886–1950) was a Pulitzer Prize winning Imagist poet and author. He was born in Little Rock to a socially prominent family. Fletcher suffered from depression and committed suicide by drowning in a pond near his home in Little Rock. Fletcher is buried at historic Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock. The Fletcher Branch Library of the Central Arkansas Library System is named in his honor.
• Frank Bonner (born 1942) in Little Rock, is an actor and television director best known for playing sales manager Herb Tarlek on the classic TV sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. He has also directed episodes of many TV sitcoms, including Who's the Boss?, Head of the Class, and Evening Shade.
• Gil Gerard (born 1943) in Little Rock, he is most famous for his role as Captain William "Buck" Rogers in the 1979-1981 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th century. He was married to Connie Sellecca (1979 - 1987).
• Wesley Clark born in Chicago, on December 23, 1944 under the name Wesley Kanne. He was a 2004 presidential contender and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Commander. Clark is a graduate of Hall High School in Little Rock.
• Chelsea Clinton born February 27, 1980 in Little Rock, is the only child of President Bill Clinton and U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Chelsea's name was inspired by her parents' fondness for the Judy Collins recording of the Joni Mitchell song "Chelsea Morning".
• Former President Bill Clinton and U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton lived in Little Rock when Bill Clinton was Attorney General of Arkansas 1977-1979 and Governor of Arkansas 1979-1981; and also returning as Governor 1983-1993.
• Jerry Jones, an owner of the Dallas Cowboys, and actresses Mary Steenburgen and Joey Lauren Adams are sometimes associated with Little Rock. All three went to North Little Rock High School (Ole Main) in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
• Sidney Moncrief is a former Arkansas Razorback and NBA Milwaukee Bucks basketball great was born in Little Rock.
• Richard Thalheimer Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Sharper Image Corporation was raised in Little Rock.
• Helen Gurley Brown Editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 32 years was raised in Little Rock.
• Daniel Davis Best known as Niles the Butler on the television program The Nanny lived in Little Rock.
• Kevin McReynolds Born in Little Rock. Played Major League Baseball for 12 years.
• Houston Nutt Born in Little Rock. Coach of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks football team.
• E. Fay Jones Noted Architect, designer and an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. He was born in Pine Bluff and lived in Little Rock for a time.
• Thomas Marchand Renowned singer and songwiter known for his extravagant art.
• Joe Johnson Born in Little Rock where he played his AAU, High School basketball. Then attending University of Arkansas Fayetteville where he played for two years before joining the NBA. After being drafted by the Boston Celtics, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he made a name for himself. Next the Atlanta Hawks signed him to be the "Player to build a team around".
• Michael Odle An acclaimed ethnomusicologist and piano virtuoso.
• Jermain Taylor By defeating then champion Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor became professional boxing's undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World on December 3, 2005. Jermain Taylor lives in Little Rock and has become one of the city's most visible supporters.
• Amy Lee Lead singer for the band Evanescence which won 2004 Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance.
• John LeCompt(born March 10, 1973 Little Rock, Arkansas) musician who has been part of the Little Rock heavy metal music with bands like Evanescence
• Jamaal Anderson - Former high school football star for Little Rock Parkview played his college career at the University of Arkansas at Fayettville and was drafted first round as a Defensive End in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons

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The Nanny was a 1965 British suspense film starring Bette Davis as a psychotic governess suspected of killing one of her charges. ... Walter Kevin McReynolds (born October 16, 1959 Little Rock, Arkansas - ) was an outfielder/designated hitter with a 12 year career from 1983 to 1994. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ... Houston Dale Nutt (born October 14, 1957), is an American football coach and current head coach at the University of Mississippi. ... The Arkansas Razorbacks, also known as the Hogs, are the names of college sports teams at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. ... E. Fay Jones, (born 31 January 1921, died 31 August 2004) was a noted American architect and designer. ... Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was one of the worlds most prominent and influential architects. ... Coordinates: , Country State County Jefferson Founded 1832 Incorporated 1839 Government  - Mayor Carl Redus Area  - City  46. ... Joe Marcus Johnson (born June 29, 1981 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a National Basketball Association player, currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks and the United States national basketball team. ... There is also a Littlerock, California. ... Jermain Taylor (born August 11, 1978, Little Rock, Arkansas) —nicknamed Bad Intentions— is a professional boxer current Undisputed World middleweight boxing champion. ... For the saxophone player with Jimmy Buffetts Coral Reefer Band, see Amy Lee (saxophonist). ... Evanescence is a Grammy Award-winning American alternative rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1998 by singer Amy Lee and former guitarist Ben Moody. ... John Charles LeCompt (born March 10, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American musician who has been part of the Little Rock heavy metal music scene since the mid-90s. ... Evanescence is a Grammy Award-winning American alternative rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1998 by singer Amy Lee and former guitarist Ben Moody. ...

Music

• Ne-Yo was born in Camden, Arkansas, even though he was not raised there.
• Evanescence and Ho-Hum have their roots in Little Rock.
• Richard B. Boone (February 24, 1930 – February 8, 1999) was an American jazz musician and scat singer.
• Art Porter, Sr., (February 8, 1934 - February 8, 1993) was an American jazz pianist. He was the father of jazz saxophonist Art Porter, Jr.
• Art Porter, Jr., (August 3, 1961 - November 23, 1996), was an American jazz saxophonist. He was the son of jazz musician Art Porter, Sr.
• Green Day's close friend and backup guitarist (particularly for the American Idiot tour), Jason White is from Little Rock.
• Jason Truby, ex-guitarist for the band P.O.D., is from Little Rock. Truby was also in the band Living Sacrifice, also based in Little Rock.
• Lil Rok Playaz is a hip hop group based out of Little Rock with hit singles "Mrs. Jones" and "Off Top". The group recently signed with Universal Records.
• Fat Pat's Water Rats are a Successful Teen Alternative Music Band from the Little Rock Metropolitan Area. They wrote such tracks as "Turn Our Heads"

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Miscellaneous facts

Citizens of Little Rock are commonly referred to by the appellation, "Little Rockers."

The city of North Little Rock was once the 8th ward of Little Rock. An Arkansas Supreme Court decision on February 6, 1904, allowed the ward to merge with the neighboring town of North Little Rock. The merged town quickly renamed itself Argenta (the local name for the former 8th Ward), but returned to its original name in October 1917. North Little Rock is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ... The Arkansas Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...

Federal Express was founded in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas, but moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1973 after Little Rock National Airport officials would not agree to provide facilities for the fledgling airline. The company is now known as FedEx Corporation. The Federal Express was a passenger train operated on the Poughkeepsie Bridge Route. ... Fred W. Smith (born August 11, 1944) is the founder of Federal Express, or FedEx, the first overnight express delivery company in the world, and the largest in the United States. ... For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ... Little Rock National Airport (IATA: LIT, ICAO: KLIT), officially designated Adams Field, is located 2 miles (3 km) east of the central business district (CBD) of Little Rock, a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA. It is Arkansas largest commercial service airport, serving more than 2. ... FedEx (NYSE: FDX), properly FedEx Corporation, is a company that offers overnight courier, ground, heavy freight, document copying and logistics services. ...

Further reading

• Greater Little Rock: a contemporary portrait, Letha Mills, 1990
• The Atlas of Arkansas, Richard M. Smith 1989
• Cities in the U.S.; The South, Fourth Edition, Volume 1, Linda Schmittroth, 2001
• Redefining the Color Line: Black Activism in Little Rock, Arkansas, 1940-1970, John A. Kirk, 2002.
• How We Lived: Little Rock as an America City, Frederick Hampton Roy, 1985

Sister cities

• Kaoshiung, Taiwan 1983
• Hanam City, South Korea 1992
• Changchun, China 1994
• Ragusa, Italy 1997
• Mons, Belgium
• Hidalgo, Mexico

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Friendship cities

• Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England 1999
• La Petite-Pierre, France 1999

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See also

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References

• Gailiano, Amanda. "Lets Get Historical - Early Arkansas." About.com Cities and Towns 19 April 2006. [1]
• City-Data.com. "Average Climate in Little Rock, Arkansas." [2]

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External links

Cultural

Other

• Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
• Little Rock City Government
• History of Little Rock's Jewish community (from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life)
• Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Downtown Little Rock Partnership
• Heart of Arkansas Tourism
• Little Rock Metroplan
• Little Rock Info
• Online Little Rock
• Metro Little Rock Alliance
• Downtown Little Rock

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Topics	Arkansans | Constitution | Culture | Education | Geography | Government | Governor (List) | History | Images | Places | Politics Image File history File links Flag_of_Arkansas. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... List of people from Arkansas: // Adams, Joey Lauren, (1971- ), actress Alexander, Katherine, (1898-1981), actress Anderson, Bronco Billy, (1880-1971), vaudeville actor Bentley, Wes, (1978- ), actor Byrd-Nethery, Miriam, (1929-2003), actress Davis, Gail, film actress, best known as Annie Oakley from the 1950s television series Davis, Daniel, (1945- ), actor... This is a list of governors of Arkansas. ... This is a list of governors of the Arkansas Territory and the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...
Regions	Arkansas River Valley | Ark‑La‑Tex | Central Arkansas | Crowley's Ridge | Four State Area | This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... The Arkansas River flows through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. ... The general area of the Ark-La-Tex highlighted within the United States. ... The Little Rock Metropolitan Area consists of six counties expanded from four in 2002. ... Crowleys Ridge runs through the Mississippi embayment in this shaded-relief map. ... The Four State Area is a term used to describe the four corner region[1][2] of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma with the Joplin, Missouri and Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Arkansas metropolitan areas included within. ... Delta | Osage Plains | Ouachita Mountains | Ozarks | Piney Woods | Timberlands | Western Arkansas The Mississippi River Alluvial Plain, the largest ecoregion in Louisiana, covers some 12,350 square miles (31,990 square kilometres) of the state. ... The Blackland Prairies and Cross Timbers are located to the west and south of the Flint Hills. ... Ouachita Mountains The Ouachita Mountains are a mountain range located in west central Arkansas and east central Oklahoma. ... “Ozark” redirects here. ... The Piney Woods viewed from Loop 390 outside of Marshall, Texas The Piney Woods is a terrestrial ecoregion in the Southern United States covering 54,400 mi² (140,900 km²) of East Texas, Southern Arkansas, Western Louisiana, and Southeastern Oklahoma. ... The Arkansas Timberlands, sometimes also called Southern Arkansas or Southwestern Arkansas, is a region of the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Western Arkansas is a region of the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...
Metros	Little Rock | Fayetteville‑Springdale‑Rogers | Fort Smith | Texarkana | Jonesboro | Pine Bluff | Hot Springs | Memphis (TN) Arkansas has significant populations in seven metropolitan areas (MSAs) defined by the United States Census Bureau, some shared with a neighboring state. ... The Little Rock Metropolitan Area consists of six counties expanded from four in 2002. ... The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a four-county area including three Arkansas counties and one Missouri county. ... The Fort Smith Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a five-county area including three Arkansas counties and two Oklahoma counties, and anchored by the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. ... For other uses, see Texarkana (disambiguation). ... Craighead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... The Pine Bluff Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a three-county region in southeast Arkansas, anchored by the city of Pine Bluff. ... Garland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... City nickname: The River City or The Bluff City Location in the state of Tennessee County Shelby County, Tennessee Area  - Total  - Water 763. ...
Largest cities	Little Rock | Fort Smith | Fayetteville | Springdale | Jonesboro | North Little Rock | Pine Bluff | Conway | Rogers | Hot Springs Fort Smith is a city situated at the junction of the Arkansas and Poteau rivers. ... Fayetteville is a college town in Washington County, Arkansas, USA and home to the University of Arkansas. ... Springdale is a city in Washington and Benton counties in Arkansas. ... Craighead County Veterans Memorial in downtown Jonesboro. ... North Little Rock is a city located in central Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County. ... Coordinates: , Country State County Jefferson Founded 1832 Incorporated 1839 Government  - Mayor Carl Redus Area  - City  46. ... Conway is the largest city and county seat of Faulkner CountyGR6, Arkansas. ... For the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Area see Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan area Rogers is a suburban city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. ... Sign from the city limits. ...
Other cities	Batesville | Benton | Bentonville | Blytheville | Cabot | El Dorado | Harrison | Helena‑West Helena | Hope | Jacksonville | Paragould | Russellville | Searcy | Sherwood | Texarkana | Van Buren | West Memphis This page is an alphabetical list of cities and towns in Arkansas. ... Batesville is a city in Independence County, Arkansas, 114 miles (183 km) north by east of Little Rock, the State capital. ... Benton is the largest city and county seat of Saline CountyGR6, Arkansas, United States. ... Sam Waltons original Waltons Five and Dime, now the Wal-Mart Visitors Center, in the center of Bentonville Monument in homage to James H. Berry, the Confederacy, and the Southern Soldier, called by many Feddy, located in the town square of Bentonville, facing the Wal-Mart Visitor... Blytheville is a city located in Mississippi County, Arkansas. ... Cabot is the largest city in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. ... El Dorado (pronounced to rhyme with tornado (IPA: [εl doˈreɪdoÊŠ] or [εl dəˈreɪdÉ™])) is a city in Union County, Arkansas, USA. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 20,467. ... Harrison is a city in Boone County, Arkansas, United States. ... Helena-West Helena is the county seat and largest city within Phillips County, Arkansas. ... Hope is a small city located in Hempstead County, Arkansas. ... Jacksonville is a city located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ... Paragould is a city in Greene County, Arkansas, United States. ... Russellville is a city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. ... Searcy (local pronunciation: SUR see) is the largest city and county seatGR6 of White County, Arkansas, United States. ... Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. ... The famous post office on state line in Texarkana TX/AR Texarkana is a city located in Miller County, ArkansasGR6, and is its county seat. ... Van Buren, Arkansas (IPA: ) is the second largest city in the Fort Smith metropolitan area and the county seatGR6 of Crawford County, Arkansas. ... Location of West Memphis, Arkansas Coordinates: , Country State County Crittenden Government  - Mayor William H. Johnson Area  - City  26. ...
Counties	Arkansas | Ashley | Baxter | Benton | Boone | Bradley | Calhoun | Carroll | Chicot | Clark | Clay | Cleburne | Cleveland | Columbia | Conway | Craighead | Crawford | Crittenden | Cross | Dallas | Desha | Drew | Faulkner | Franklin | Fulton | Garland | Grant | Greene | Hempstead | Hot Spring | Howard | Independence | Izard | Jackson | Jefferson | Johnson | Lafayette | Lawrence | Lee | Lincoln | Little River | Logan | Lonoke | Madison | Marion | Miller | Mississippi | Monroe | Montgomery | Nevada | Newton | Ouachita | Perry | Phillips | Pike | Poinsett | Polk | Pope | Prairie | Pulaski | Randolph | Saline | Scott | Searcy | Sebastian | Sevier | Sharp | St. Francis | Stone | Union | Van Buren | Washington | White | Woodruff | Yell Arkansas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Ashley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas, and was formed in 1848 from parts of Chicot, Drew and Union Counties. ... Baxter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Benton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Boone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Bradley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Chicot County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Cleburne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Cleveland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Conway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Craighead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Crittenden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Cross County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Dallas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Desha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Drew County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Faulkner County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Garland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Grant County is a county in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Hempstead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Hot Spring County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Howard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Izard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Lafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Little River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Logan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Lonoke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Miller County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Mississippi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Nevada County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Newton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Ouachita County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Phillips County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Poinsett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Pope County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Prairie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Randolph County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Saline County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Searcy County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Sebastian County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Sevier County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Sharp County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... St. ... Stone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Van Buren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Woodruff County is a [[county]county town thingy in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Yell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ...