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*'''1686:''' The French established Arkansas Post, the first white settlement in what is now Arkansas. It was the administrative center for the French, Spanish, and United States governments until 1821 when Little Rock became the capital. | *'''1686:''' The French established [http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=3 Arkansas Post], the first white settlement in what is now Arkansas. It was the administrative center for the French, Spanish, and United States governments until 1821 when Little Rock became the capital. | ||
*'''1763:''' France ceded the region to Spain. | *'''1763:''' France ceded the region to Spain. | ||
*'''1800:''' Spain officially returned the land to France, although Spanish occupancy continued until 1802. | *'''1800:''' Spain officially returned the land to France, although Spanish occupancy continued until 1802. | ||