Dive into one of America's bloodiest and most forgotten family feuds – the Tutt-Everett War (also known as the Marion County War) in 1840s Arkansas Ozarks. What started as fierce political rivalry between Democratic Everetts and Whig Tutts (allied with the Kings) exploded into years of brutal violence: saloon brawls, ambushes, assassinations, and even martial law declared by the governor. From the 1844 "June Fight" to deadly gunfights in Yellville and the shocking 1849 King family massacre, this feud claimed dozens of lives and forced state militia intervention. Discover how whiskey-fueled politics turned neighbors into mortal enemies in the wild frontier. If you love stories like the Hatfield-McCoy feud but want the real, gritty history of the Old West in Arkansas – this is it!

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As 2025 draws to a close, join us for a special year-in-review episode of the 1836 Podcast! Let's count down the Top 10 episodes of 2025, ranked by analytics from YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms based on views, listens, and downloads.

Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or you’re just discovering the show, this recap is the perfect way to relive the year’s biggest highlights or catch up on any episodes you might have missed.

2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year ahead, with plenty of fresh, exciting stories on the way. We’d love to hear from you: What was your favorite episode from 2025, and what topics would you like us to cover in 2026? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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Here’s to an even better 2026!

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On March 5, 1959, a fire raged through the locked dormitory at Arkansas’s Negro Boys Industrial School. 69 Black boys, aged 13–17, were trapped—doors padlocked from outside, windows covered in heavy iron mesh, no fire escapes or alarms. 21 boys died. 48 survived, many badly burned after clawing through screens with bare hands. This preventable disaster stemmed from chronic neglect, racial disparity, and ignored warnings. Many boys were there for minor offenses like truancy or homelessness. A grand jury criticized the system but charged no one. The site was bulldozed within days. For decades, the victims lay in unmarked graves until a 2018 memorial finally honored their names. This episode shares that dark, forgotten chapter of injustice.#arkansas #history #arkansashistory #ozarks #podcast

This episode of the 1836 Podcast, continues the Governors of Arkansas series by profiling the state's second governor, Archibald Yell. Join us as we explore the remarkable life of one of Arkansas’s most dynamic early leaders. Born in 1797 on the Tennessee frontier, Archibald Yell fought alongside Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans, rose to become Arkansas’s second governor, represented the state in Congress, and ultimately met a heroic death leading a cavalry charge in the Mexican-American War. Along the way, we uncover the stories behind Yell County and the town of Yellville — including the legendary $50 promise he made to rename the settlement, a debt that went unpaid for over a century until his descendants finally settled it in 2005. It’s a captivating story of ambition, courage, and the untamed spirit of the Old Southwest.#arkansas #history #arkansasgovernor #ozarks #podcast #arkansashistory

This episode of the 1836 Podcast shares the explosive true story of Ned Christie: a Cherokee national councilman turned fugitive who, in 1892, made his defiant last stand against a large Arkansas posse of US Marshalls, armed with guns, a cannon, dynamite, and a thousand-dollar bounty. Follow his five-year war against Judge Parker’s court—from the controversial and disputed killing that branded him an outlaw to the blazing siege that ended in 87 bullets and a body paraded through Fort Smith. Murderous outlaw… or framed Cherokee patriot? You decide.

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This episode of the 1836 Podcast continues our Counties of Arkansas series by profiling Boone County. Boone County whispers tales of hideouts, heists, and heroes—where pioneer grit and outlaw legends forge a legacy as rugged and resilient as the land itself. From Jesse James hideouts and the notorious Henry Starr bank robbery to the roar of devastating great floods, ties to the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and the heroic legacies of Pulitzer Prize winners and Medal of Honor recipients, uncover why Boone County's blend of folklore, natural beauty, and modern resilience makes it a must-visit slice of Arkansas history.

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This episode of the 1836 podcast, shares the tale of Jesse James in Arkansas. From his very first stagecoach robbery on the Malvern-Hot Springs road in 1874 to vanishing into the Ozark Mountains with the help of Confederate kin and allies like Belle Starr and Cole Younger, Jesse James treated Arkansas like a second home. Hear about his documented heists in Malvern and Bentonville, the family ties through the Cole-Younger network, the caves and hideouts still whispered about today, and the buried-gold legends that refuse to die. Guerrilla fighter, bank robber, folk hero — discover why the Natural State became Jesse James’ favorite sanctuary.

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This episode of the 1836 Podcast launches the Inaugural Arkansas Governor series, profiling James Sevier Conway, Arkansas’s first governor. From frontier surveyor to architect of early statehood, discover his contributions, challenges, and legacy, including Conway County and the city of Conway. A compelling dive into Arkansas’s formative years! Like, Share and Subscribe for more Arkansas history, tales and folklore.

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This episode of the 1836 Podcast shares the true, unsettling tale of Andrew Hudspeth, executed in 1892 for a murder that may never have occurred. Accused of killing blacksmith George Watkins, who vanished in 1886, Hudspeth’s case—fueled by rumors of an affair with Watkins’ wife, Rebecca—shifted from Marion to Boone County for trial. Despite escaping jail in 1888 and hiding for over three years, he was recaptured, retried, and hanged on December 30, 1892, only for reports of Watkins to resurfacing alive in Kansas in 1893. This episode delves into the rushed trials, vigilante threats against Rebecca, her mysterious death in custody, and the absence of evidence. Discover how this injustice fueled outrage, briefly halted executions in Arkansas, and stands as a stark warning of frontier justice’s flaws.

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In this episode of the 1836 Podcast, we dive deeper into our Arkansas County series with a spotlight on Benton County. Carved from Washington County on September 30, 1836, and named for Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton, this northwest Ozark treasure brims with folklore, Civil War secrets, and the meteoric rise of Bentonville as its bustling county seat. From the raw grit of early pioneers to its status as Arkansas's second-most populous county, join us to unearth the enduring legacy that shapes the Natural State.

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