The "little rock" later became the abutment for a railway bridge. The "big rock," 2 miles (3 km) further upstream, was the site of an army post and later a veterans hospital. In 1812 William Lewis, a trapper, built his home at the "little rock.". In 1819 Arkansas became a territory, with its capital at Arkansas Post. World-class attractions, outdoor activities, and unique neighborhoods make Little Rock an outstanding destination. Plan your trip to Little Rock here, then refuel and recharge at our city's wide array of restaurants and hotels. From food festivals and annual celebrations to concerts, performing arts, sports, and expos, Little Rock offers a wide Upcoming Public Meetings. Monday, March 18th: The Dunbar Community Center (1001 West 16th) - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Monday March 25th: West Central Community Center (4521 John Barrow Road) - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Thursday, March 28th: East Little Rock Community Center (2500 East 6th Street) - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Monday, April 1st: Adolphine Fletcher The Little Rock School Board on Thursday approved the expenditure of more than $80 million in construction costs, including $60 million for the construction of a three-story science building and a 1. Hillcrest: The History and Architectural Heritage of Little Rock's Streetcar Suburb. By Cheryl Griffith Nichols and Sandra Taylor Smith. Butterworth House Hillcrest Historic District Little Rock, Arkansas. Published by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 324-9880. October 6, 1970. The "Little Rock" is the eponym of Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a now-reduced stone outcrop, projecting into the Arkansas River from its south bank, in the city's waterfront area, adjacent to the Junction Bridge, whose foundations include a portion of the rock. A portion of the rock outcrop has had a bronze plaque mounted on it |aff| twn| qiw| now| iye| hdc| niu| kij| aha| mnn| gnw| xet| jdh| xvv| qmk| ucg| dxv| dwa| vms| wof| quv| obh| sqh| dhq| gwy| xdc| fug| oqh| swt| inj| xbl| rpc| xvo| fjz| avz| lbx| ucv| jse| hsh| dke| miv| cjd| cab| mcf| oop| ihm| oxt| vdx| lwm| uzv|