It was first adopted as the state song in the early 20th century but was removed in 1949 due to a copyright dispute.
In 1987, the General Assembly elevated the song to "state anthem" in order to designate "Arkansas (You Run Deep In Me)" and "Oh, Arkansas", both written for the state's 150th birthday in 1986, as state songs; it also designated "The Arkansas Traveler", the state song from 1949 to 1963, as "state historical song".
Another 1987 law requires the Secretary of State to respond to all requests for copies of the "state song" with this song.
Today, the Secretary of State posts the lyrics to all four songs on its website.
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