Arkansas became the 25th state of the Union on June 15, 1836! It’s named after the Algonquin name for the Quapaw people, akansa, but you can also call it The Natural State! Its capital and largest city is Little Rock! Arkansas’ state motto is “Regnat populus,” which means “The people rule!” This state is famous for the Ozark Mountains, Hot Springs National Park, Mount Ida Quartz, chocolate gravy, razorbacks, snipes, and the Boggy Creek Monster!