Discover Life in Little Rock
Little Rock derives its name from a small rock formation on the Arkansas River bank that became a landmark for travelers on the river. Although it was settled as a trading post in 1722, it didn’t become an official city 1831. It roared to prominence during the Civil Rights Movement, and returned to importance after the election of President Bill Clinton, a former Arkansas governor and Little Rock resident.
Today, Little Rock is the home of the Clinton Library, the Heifer International charity, and Dillard’s department stores. It’s also the site of two large universities and two small private colleges. In addition to its important place in Arkansas history and education, it’s also the cultural center of Arkansas, boasting a ballet, symphony, theater, and arts center.
Little Rock Information
- Little Rock, littlerock.com
- Arkansas State & Local Government, www.state.ar.us
- Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism, www.arkansas.com
- Development Information Network of Arkansas, www.dina.org
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Newspaper, www.ardemgaz.com
- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, www.agfc.com
- City of Conway, www.cityofconway.org
- Conway Service Directories, www.conwayar.org
- Sentinel Record Newspaper, www.hotsr.com
- Hot Springs Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, www.hotsprings.org
Little Rock Schools
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, www.ualr.edu
- Remington College, www.remingtoncollege.edu
- University of Central Arkansas, www.uca.edu
- Central Baptist College, www.cbc.edu
Little Rock Attractions
- River Market, www.rivermarket.info
- Arkansas Arts Center, www.arkarts.com
- Arkansas Repertory Theatre, www.therep.org
- Little Rock Zoo, www.littlerockzoo.com
- Arkansas Travelers Baseball, www.travs.com
- Arkansas Twisters Arena Football, www.arkansastwisters.com
- Toad Suck Daze Annual Festival, www.toadsuck.org
- Oaklawn Horse Racing, www.oaklawn.com
