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Official Birds and Flowers?

Other state entries have official birds, flowers, insects, amphibians, etc. There's a bit of work to be done here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.97.87.243 (talk) 21:18, 21 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Northern Cherokee

There is a potentially related article discussing the "Northern Cherokee" on Wikipedia and I was hoping that someone with a good knowledge of the state of Arkansas could contribute. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.119.230.83 (talk) 14:55, 9 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The Northern Cherokee aren't recognized by any Federal or state government and nor the Cherokee in Oklahoma. It's presence on Wikipedia has even been disputed (see their article talk page). It would be best to not bring them into the discussion of Arkansas history. Though, the Cherokee who now inhabit Oklahoma did pass through the state.~ (The Rebel At) ~ 15:23, 25 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

there are several different groups of Cherokee, most not recognized, in AR and MO. they mostly come from those who inter-married or distanced themselves from the tribe in order to resist removal. Many moved to the area from the late 18th century up to removal. those who did not move were not recognized... from the Carolinas to AR/MO... over the years since some have gained recognition. it's a huge mess that is just overwhelming and a bit ridiculous at times. I am very interested in it but, like I said, getting to the bottom of it all is more like searching for a drop of oil in a dirty pond than a needle in a haystack — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.144.41.141 (talk) 16:44, 30 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Good Gravy

This article states: "The name "Arkansas" derives from the same root as the name for the state of Kansas" Really? Talk about stating the obvious. Probably should go over to the state of Mississippi article and check out the relationship between its name and the Mississippi River. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 192.158.61.140 (talk) 14:14, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That's by no means obvious. They might well have been "false friends", and I was grateful to be told that these two are not. Their relationship raises the question why Kansas is never pronounced "Kansaw".--Hugh7 (talk) 06:13, 6 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Read the article on the Quapaw Native American Tribe. They are similar but it's not been determined that they are from the same word. --Eddylyons (talk) 22:42, 11 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

While we are looking for derivations, it might be useful to know just when Arkansas came to be pronounced Ar-kin-SAW? Even in Oklahoma, it's the ar-kin-saw River. Seems like only the folks in Kansas and Colorado can pronounce Kansas phonetically. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.97.87.243 (talk) 21:13, 21 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Mention the same-sex marriage ruling?

I noticed that the politics section mentions Arkansas' voter approved same-sex marriage initiative, in light of recent events, should Judge Piazza's ruling making Arkansas gthe 17th state with same-sex marriage be mentioned as well? Probably should if the ban is mentioned... think I will Roberticus talk 14:52, 17 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Wesley Clark , MacArthur

Douglass MacArthur was only born in Arkansas (on a military base, were his father had a short assignment). On the other hand, General Wesley Clark was born in Chicago, but grew up in Arkansas. Clark is best listed as being "from" Arkansas, since that was where he was raised. MacArthur did not grow up there, was only born there and lived there for a short time. Thus (although a great historic figure) MacArthur, isn't really an Arkansan. 2602:306:BDA0:97A0:2D09:CBF1:6C8D:D5C7 (talk) 22:56, 18 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]