Welcome to Mrs. Wright's

book about Arkansas

state symbols and facts.

Every state has symbols that

are unique and special to

their location, terrain and people.

In this book, we will learn about the different state symbols and some fun facts about the state of Arkansas. Are you ready to join me?

Arkansas was the 25th

territory to become a state.

It became a state on

June 15th, 1836.

The Arkansas flag was adopted

in 1913. The diamond shape represents being a diamond

bearing state. The 25 stars

on the border represent being

the 25th state admitted

to the Union.

Little Rock is the state

capitol of Arkansas.

It is also the largest

city in the state, with

198,606 people.

Arkansas has a population

of over 3 million people in 75 counties. We live in

the town of Ozark, in

Franklin County.

The state tree of Arkansas

is the pine tree.

Do you have pine

trees in your yard?

Arkansas is nicknamed

"The Natural State" and is sometimes called the "The Diamond State."

The state motto is "the people rule."

Have you ever seen an Apple Blossom? That is Arkansas' state flower. You can see the blooms from April to June. Here is a picture

of the bloom.

The state bird is the Northern Mockingbird. It has gray

to brown upper

feathers and

a paler belly.

Arkansas Foods

The South Arkansas

Vine Ripe Pink Tomato is the state

fruit and vegetable. The state

beverage is milk.

Fun Facts

Arkansas contains over 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of streams and rivers.

Fun Facts

The lowest point of the state is found along the Ouachita River.