Arkansas History Timeline

  • George Washington Becomes First President

    George Washington Becomes First President

    Also one of the founding fathers of America. Presidential Term ended- March 4th, 1979. (Pictured is George Washington.)
  • The French Revolution

    The French Revolution

    Ended- November 9th 1799 (10 years later.)
  • Third Treaty of San Ildefonso

    Third Treaty of San Ildefonso

    The Treaty that Napoleon forced the Spanish to sign, secretly.
  • Thomas Jefferson Becomes Third President

    Thomas Jefferson Becomes Third President

    Was also another Founding Father of America. Presidential Term ended- March 4th, 1809. (Pictures is Thomas Jefferson.)
  • The Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase

    Purcharsed by Thomas Jefferson for $15 million
  • The Hunter-Dunbar Expedition

    The Hunter-Dunbar Expedition

    Started between 1804 and 1905, exact date is unknown. (Pictured is William Dunbar.)
  • Lewis and Clark

    Lewis and Clark

    Expedition between 1804-1806, established by Thomas Jefferson. (Pictured is Lewis and Clark.)
  • Fort Smith Establishment

    Fort Smith Establishment

    Became part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase (1803). Then was founded as a military post (1817.)
  • Red River Expedition (Freeman and Curtis)

    Red River Expedition (Freeman and Curtis)

    Was under Spanish control, and was used for keeping in contact with Native American Indians for trading. Established by Thomas Jefferson.
  • New Madrid Earthquakes

    New Madrid Earthquakes

    A series of 3 earthquakes that occurred. The first one was a M7.5 in Arkansas, the second was a M7.3 in Missouri, and the third was a M7.5 in Missouri and Tennessee.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    Fought between the United States and The United Kingdom. Ended- March 23rd, 1815.
  • Territory of Arkansas

    Territory of Arkansas

    Originally called "Arkansaw." Existed until June 15th, 1836, when Arkansas was made a state.
  • Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

    Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

    Published the first written description of the Ozark's in 1821 in London, England.
  • Thomas Nuttall

    Thomas Nuttall

    Known for identifying plant's and writing a description on Arkansas
  • Quapaw Treaty

    Quapaw Treaty

    Proclaimed on February 19th, 1825. Had 8 articles.