15 Facts About Arkansas State

1. Arkansas State is a leader in the production of cotton, rice, and soybeans.

2. Arkansas State joined the Confederacy in 1861, but from 1863 the northern part of the state was occupied by Union troops.

3. Arkansas State is home to many areas protected by the National Park System.

4. Arkansas State held the distinction of having a US House delegation composed entirely of military veterans.

5. Arkansas State benefits from the use of its rivers for commerce.

6. Transportation in Arkansas State is overseen by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, headquartered in Little Rock.

7. Arkansas State supports a network of public universities and colleges, including two major university systems: Arkansas State University System and University of Arkansas System.

8. Culture of Arkansas State is available to all in various forms, whether it be architecture, literature, or fine and performing arts.

9. Arkansas State has eight cities with populations above 50,000.

10. Arkansas State held a very important position for the Rebels, maintaining control of the Mississippi River and surrounding Southern states.

11. Arkansas State is located in Tornado Alley, and as a result, a few of the most destructive tornadoes in US history have struck the state.

12. Arkansas State is home to many caves, such as Blanchard Springs Caverns.

13. Arkansas State has many rivers, lakes, and reservoirs within or along its borders.

14. Arkansas State is the 29th largest by area and the 33rd most populous of the 50 United States.

15. Arkansas State has Sun Belt rivalries with all West Division schools.