Little Rock

/ˈlɪtəl ˌɹɒk/ · name

Meaning

The capital city of Arkansas, United States, and county seat of Pulaski County.

Etymology / origin

Derived from a rock formation on the Arkansas River, where the city is located, called the "Little Rock", which was used by early river traffic as a landmark. It is also a calque of French La Petite-Roche, the original name of the rock formation.

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