Little Rockis thecapitaland the most populous city of theU.S. stateofArkansas. The city derives its name froma rock formationalong the river, named "La Petite Roche" by the French in 1799. The capital of theArkansas Territorywas moved to Little Rock fromArkansas Postin 1821.Little Rock is a major cultural, economic, government and transportation center within Arkansas andthe South. The city includes cultural institutions such as theArkansas Arts Center, theArkansas Repertory Theatre, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, in addition to the hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. The city's history is also available to residents and visitors in a variety of ways; history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods like theQuapaw Quarter, and historic sites likeLittle Rock Central High School. The city is the headquarters ofDillard's,Windstream Communications,Acxiom,Stephens Inc.,University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,Heifer International, theClinton Foundation, and theRose Law Firm.
Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas.