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Arkansas

Celebrating 187 years: Arkansas’ journey from territory to the Natural State

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Thursday marks the 187th anniversary of Arkansas becoming the 25th state to join the union. According to the United States Census Bureau, the United States obtained the land that would be Arkansas from France as a part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Originally spelled Arkansaw, the Arkansas Territory was organized […]

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