Fort Smith: The Judge and the Gallows (2/3)

Part two of our series on Fort Smith National Historic Site.

After the military departs, Fort Smith becomes home to a federal court with an impossible mission: bring law to the 74,000 square miles of "Hell on the Border" known as Indian Territory. This episode introduces the relentless Judge Isaac C. Parker, the man sent to tame the chaos , and legendary deputy marshals like Bass Reeves, the long arm of the law in a dangerous and unforgiving wilderness.

This episode is made possible by Rothberg Realty Group, one of the nation's most trusted real estate teams.

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Bringing the vibrant, complex, and often forgotten history to life, as we experience it on the road. We tell engaging, true stories of the people, places, and events that shaped our world and what makes our nation unlike any other in the world. Join us to connect with the past and understand the United States you live in today like never before. Made possible by the support of Rothberg Realty Group, one of the nation's most trusted real estate experts.