Arkansas History

By Skyler.casey
  • Arkansas became the 25th state

    Arkansas became the 25th state

    On June 15,1836 Arkansas became the 25th state with Little Rock becoming its capital
  • The railroad from Memphis and Little rock was completed

    The railroad from Memphis and Little rock was completed

    In 1854 a railroad between Memphis and Little rock started being constructed. In 1871 the railroad was completed.
  • University of Arkansas opens

    University of Arkansas opens

    In 1872 the university of Arkansas officially opens in Fayetteville.
  • Diamonds found

    Diamonds found

    Diamonds found near Murfreesboro, which becomes the site of the only diamond mine in United States
  • Arkansas Floods

    Arkansas Floods

    One fifth of Arkansas floods because of the Mississippi river
  • KATV first aired

    KATV first aired

    Television KATV first aired live in Little Rock
  • Orval E. Faubus

    Orval E. Faubus

    Orval E. Faubus was the first Arkansas governor to be elected six full terms. 1955-1967
  • U.S. troops help the little rock nine

    U.S. troops help the little rock nine

    President Eisenhower send U.S. troops to help dark hue people(the little rock nine) attend Central High School in Little Rock.
  • Bill Clinton is re-elected

    Bill Clinton is re-elected

    Arkansas "creation science" law is overturned in Federal District Court Bill Clinton is re-elected governor.
  • Bill Clinton is elected president

    Bill Clinton is elected president

    Bill Clinton is elected president of the United States