Which famous rock formation gave Little Rock its name?
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Answer
Little Rock got its name from a small rock formation on the south bank of the Arkansas River. French explorer Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe named it "La Petite Roche" (the Little Rock) in 1722. The rock served as a navigational landmark for early river travelers and eventually became the city's namesake.
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