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Arkansas State Name Origin:
Arkansas became the 25th state in 1836 (see statehood order) -
Arkansas state quarter features a diamond (state gem), rice stalks,
a lake bordered by pines (state tree), and mallard duck flying above -
public domain image on Wikipedia - see all 50 state quarters
The name Arkansas is the French interpretation of a Sioux word: acansa, meaning "downstream place." Many state names trace their origin to native American Indian languages. See 50 States - Name Origins.
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