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| Arkansas Facts |
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Origin of Arkansas' name: French interpretation of a Sioux word acansa, meaning downstream place. |
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Located just outside of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, Crater of Diamonds State Park allows dedicated prospectors to search for precious gems including diamonds, amethyst, garnet, jasper, agate, and quartz. |
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Mountain View, Arkansas is home to one of the largest producers of handmade dulcimers in the world. |
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