What is the five early settlements of Arkansas territory?

1. Arkansas Post: Established in 1686 by Henri de Tonti as the first European settlement in the Lower Mississippi River Valley.

2. Bellevue: Founded in 1798, it served as the first capital of the Arkansas Territory.

3. Little Rock: Established in 1820 as the new territorial capital, Little Rock later became the state capital when Arkansas was admitted to the Union in 1836.

4. Washington: Founded in 1824, Washington served as the seat of Hempstead County and was considered one of the most prosperous towns in the territory.

5. Fayetteville: Established in 1829 as the county seat of Washington County, Fayetteville became a hub for commerce and education in Northwest Arkansas.