Sketch of Dwight Mission established by Cephas Washburn (1793-1860), a protestant missionary to the Western Cherokees, near present-day Russellville, Arkansas, 1820.
The Arkansas Creed (1972)
I believe in Arkansas as a land of opportunity and promise.
I believe in the rich heritage of Arkansas and I honor the men and women who created this heritage.
I believe in the youth of Arkansas who will build our future.
I am proud of my state.I will uphold its constitution, obey its laws, and work for the good of all its citizens.
| State flower (1901) | apple blossom |
| State bird (1929) | mockingbird |
| State tree (1939) | pine |
| State gem (1967) | diamond |
| State insect (1973) | honeybee |
| State instrument (1985) | fiddle |
| State beverage (1985) | milk |
| State fruit and blossom (1987) | South Arkansas vine ripe pink tomato |
| State rock (1967) | bauxite |
| State mineral (1967) | quartz crystal |
| Official state historical song (1987) | The Arkansas Traveler (lyrics by the Arkansas State Song Selection Committee, 1949; music by Col. Sanford "Sandy" Faulkner, 1850) |
| Official state songs (1987) | Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me) by Wayland Holyfield Oh, Arkansas by Terry Rose and Gary Klaff |
| Official state anthem (1987) | Arkansas by Eva Ware Barnett |
| State motto (1836) | Regnat Populus (The People Rule) |
| State cooking vessel (2001) | Dutch Oven |
| State butterfly (2007) | The Diana Fritillary butterfly |
| State grain (2007) | rice |
| State American Folk dance (1991) | square dance |
| State mammal (1992) | White-tail deer |
| State soil (1997) | Stuttgart soil series |
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