In 1722, the French explorer Bernard de la Harpe founded a trading post at Arkansas and called it La Petite Roche (in German: the small rock, English: little rock). In 1821 Little Rock became the capital of the Arkansas territory, but only in 1831 became the town's right. As Arkansas in 1836 of the 25th. State became, Little Rock became capital of the state. Racial riots occurred in the late 1950s. In 1954, the government abolished racial segregation in schools. On September 2, 1957, nine African-American students signed up at Little Rock Central High School. The then governor ordered the National Guard to refuse young people access to high school. The National Guard had to leave by court on September 20, 1957. The students began their first day of school on September 23, 1957, but it could not be completed before and within the school due to many troublemakers. On September 24, 1957, at the request of the Mayor of Litte Rock, the 10,000-strong National Guard was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who reports to the Federal Command, sent an additional 1,200 soldiers to the city. The school path and school were secured by the troops militarily. September 25th, 1957 was the first day of school for the Little Rock Nine. In 1971, the courier and logistics company FedEx was founded in Little Rock.

By plane

• 34.7284-92.205 1 Bill and Hillary National Airport, 1 Airport Dr., Little Rock, AR 72202. Several airlines offer connections to many major US cities. last amendment: no

by train

• 34.75041-92.287222 Amtrak, 1400 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. The Southwest Chief runs over Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Texas Eagle via Dallas, Texas and San Antonio, Texas to Los Angeles, California. To the east, both trains pass St. Louis, Missouri to Chicago, Illinois. Both trains run daily. last amendment: no

By bus

• 34,7538-92,26683 Greyhound, 118 E Washington Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72114. The bus service with most destinations within the United States. last amendment: no
• 34.7243-92.26754 Megabus, 612 E Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock, AR 72206. Via the provider you can book trips to Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Memphis and St. Louis. last amendment: no

On the street

To the east of the city, the Interstate Highway 30 from Interstate Highway 40 leaves in a generally western direction. 167 US highway runs from north to south through the city.

Arkansas State Capitol

• 34.7467-92.2891 1 Arizona State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St, Little Rock, AR 72201. last amendment: no

• 34,7384 92,26531 MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 503 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR 72202. Tel: 501-376-4602. On January 26, 1880, General Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock Barracken. His birthplace can be visited. last amendment: no

• 34.7525-92.26732 Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114. Tel: 501-371-8320, Fax: 501-340-5444. last amendment: no

• 34.7458-92.32953 Little Rock Zoo, 1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205. Tel: 501-666-2406. last amendment: no

• 34.7719-92.49054 Wildwood Park for the Arts, 20919 Denny Road, Little Rock, AR 72223. Tel: 501-821-7275, e-mail: [email protected]. The hotel is actually a botanical garden, but the large lobby has been expanded to become an art exhibition hall. last amendment: no

• 34.7577-92.28475 Rockwater Marina, 1600 Rockwater Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72114. Tel: 501-347-8275. last amendment: no