A landlocked state, Arkansas rises from lowlands along the Mississippi River in the east to the Ozark Mountains in the north. The Quapaw, Osage, and Caddo peoples inhabited the area until white settlement began in large numbers, after the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Arkansas achieved statehood June 15, 1836, seceded to join the Confederacy in 1861, and was readmitted in 1868.
The state's chief industries are manufacturing, especially processed food and chemicals. It is the largest poultry-producing state, and the only state with an active diamond mine. President Bill Clinton (1993-2001) is a native of Arkansas.
Directory to Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville/Springdale area, with news updates, community information, business and entertainment listings. http://www.nwaonline.net/
Provides search engine and directory of Arkansas based business and information outlets. Email, chat, classifieds, news and weather available. http://www.arkol.com/
Official on-line introduction providing directory to government offices, services, educational facilities, community offices, tourism, business and employment. Information for residents and visitors on all aspects. http://www.arkansas.gov/
Online guide to Arkansas businesses, churches, schools, real estate, travel, and recreation across the state. Search internet links listings and free website submissions. http://www.anythingarkansas.com/
