The Myth Of How Arkansas Got Its Name
It is commonly believed that the state of Arkansas was named out of jealousy. According to legend, the original settlers of Arkansas had been prevented from settling in Kansas because they weren't 'Kansasy' enough. Crestfallen, the wayward group moved on and soon found an empty spot to the southeast. They claimed the land for themselves and called it Arkansas (southern-speak for "Our Kansas"). This is, however, entirely untrue.
The founding fathers of the state actually named it in honor of one Arkan Williamson, the man who first discovered the land. He sent his assistant back to the group to tell them of the discovery, who ran to them excitedly shouting, "Arkan saw unclaimed land! Arkan saw unclaimed land!".
I made that one up maiself.
