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Little Rock ArkansasINTRODUCTION Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas and is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River. HISTORY Little Rock was supposedly named by Jean-Baptiste Benard de la Harpe when he landed near a small rock formation on the banks of the Arkansas River. In 1821, Little Rock officially became the capital of the Arkansas territory, until Arkansas became a state in 1836. In 1957, Little Rock was the talk of the nation when the Little Rock Nine enrolled at Central High School and the current governor, Orval Faubus, forbade their entry. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The climate in Arkansas, especially during summer, is very humid. ATTRACTIONS William J. Clinton Presidential Center If you take a drive through the historic Quapaw Quarter, you might get a view of the Villa Marre, that was featured in the syndicated, comedy sitcom, "Designing Women." And don't forget Little Rock's numerous art galleries, historic sites such as Little Rock's Old State House and museums. 
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