You Know . . . The United States' only active diamond mine is located near Murfreesboro. It is operated as a tourist attraction.
Diamonds are also Arkansas' state gem.
Arkansas has experienced only one major earthquake. The New Madrid earthquake of 1811-1812 affected the northeastern part of the state. Little Rock got its name from a natural stone landmark on the bank of the Arkansas River. President Bill Clinton was born in Hope, but he grew up in Hot Springs, site of Arkansas' most popular national park. All rights reserved.