The state of Arkansas named the Natural state was declared a state on June 15, 1836. The nickname the Natural state was created because of the clear lakes, flowing streams, forested mountains, and the wildlife. One of the great presidents were born here which was Bill Clinton.Bill Clinton served two terms(or eight years) from 1993 to 2001.The capital of Arkansas is named Little Rock which is the largest city in Arkansas. The name Arkansas came a from a Quapaw (or Sioux) word "ancansa" which mean downstream place or south wind.