Arkansas Statehood Centennial

Historical marker location:

Little Rock, Arkansas

( Marker is at the intersection of Capitol Mall and State Capitol, on the left when traveling east on Capitol Mall.)

Marker installed: 1936

In the early 20th century, Arkansas became a major producer of rice, thanks to the development of new varieties of rice that could thrive in the state's humid climate. Today, Arkansas is one of the largest producers of rice in the U.S.