Important Dates in
Arkansas 1541 Hernando de
Soto explored the region. 1686 Henri de
Tonti established a camp at present-day Arkansas
Post. 1819 Arkansaw Territory formed out
of the Missouri Territory.
Orval Eugene Faubus
was the longest-serving Governor in Arkansas
history, a total of six two-year terms. He served
during a period of major industrialization in
Arkansas' economy, and during the turbulent
period of school desegregation in the state.