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October 4, 1941

Elizabeth Eckford was born. She made history as a member of the Little Rock Nine, a group of nine African-American students who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957. The image of fifteen-year-old Eckford walking alone through a screaming mob in front of Central High propelled the crisis into the nation’s living rooms and brought international attention to Little Rock (Pulaski County).

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Lake Chicot State Park

The 211.6-acre Lake Chicot State Park, which was established in 1957, rests on the banks of Lake Chicot. The twenty-mile-long oxbow lake, which Lake Village (Chicot County) borders, is the largest natural lake in the state and is the largest oxbow lake in the United States. The park and lake are major tourist attractions in the area.

 

The 211.6-acre Lake Chicot State Park, which was established in 1957, rests on the banks of Lake Chicot. The twenty-mile-long oxbow lake, which Lake Village (Chicot County) borders, is the largest natural lake in the state and is the largest oxbow lake in the United States. The park and lake are major tourist attractions in the area.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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