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Arkansas State Name Origin:
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The name Arkansas is the French interpretation of a Sioux word: acansa, meaning "downstream place." Many state names trace their origin to native American Indian languages.
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Quick Facts - Arkansas: Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
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50 States - Name Origins |
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