a town of the United States of North America, capital of Pulaski county, and of the state of Arkansas, is situated on the right bank of the Arkansas River, in the centre of the state. It stands on a bold cliff about 50 feet high, which is the more prominent as it is the first rock met with in ascending the stream. The chief buildings of the town are—the state-house, made of rough cast brick, an arsenal, and penitentiary, besides several churches and seminaries. Excellent clay-slate and granite abound in the neighbourhood. Little Rock was founded in 1829. Pop. (1850) 2167; (1853) about 3000.