1836 Podcast

Join us as we talk about Rush, Arkansas. An official federally protected “Ghost Town" with the population of zero. Rush was once believed to be the second largest city in Arkansas, with a population of up to 22,000 people. Now, only dilapidated structures and memories remain. 

#Rush #Ozarks #Arkansas #History #Podcast

No Joe and Nathan this week, but fear not! Dive into a quick story by Silas Turnbo about the Treat brothers, Steve and Billy, as they were known to be voracious eaters in Rea Valley!

Let’s step back in time and talk about the “poor scribbler”, Silas Claiborne Turnbo, who was a storyteller that captured the essence of the Ozarks, preserving its history and folklore.

#Ozarks #Arkansas #History #Turnbo

On this episode of the 1836 Podcast, we will hear from Zelma Hudson Jones. Zelma was born on January 26, 1925, and faced early hardships as her mother passed away when she was just 6 months old. Raised by her loving grandparents, Pate and Tennessee Wilkerson, Zelma affectionately called them “mommy and poppy.” Her journey began in the township of Turkey, in Marion County Arkansas, where she was born at home. Later, she moved to Peel and resided near the White River. Transportation in her early years meant either walking or riding a horse, reflecting the resilience and resourcefulness that defined her life. During the summer, she and her family swam and bathed in the White River, before it was the Bull Shoals lake. She started her education at the Peel school before continuing her studies at the School of the Ozarks, where she eventually graduated. Growing up, she lived without electricity until her college years, and she holds the distinction of being believed to be the longest living graduate from the School of the Ozarks. Zelma went on to become a dedicated teacher near St. Louis, serving in the education field for an impressive 38 years until her retirement in 1986. 

This is her story…

This episode contains details that may be disturbing. Viewer and Listener Discretion is advised. Join us as we finish our story on Alf Bolin. On Episode 3, we talked about his origins and rein of terror of in the Ozarks, during the Civil War. On this episode, we talk about Bolin's downfall and demise.

Join us for Episode 10 as we talk about the history and folklore of The Grand Old Lady of the Ozarks... America's most haunted hotel... The Crescent Hotel, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. #haunted #halloween #ghost

Join us as we "ruffle a few feathers" and talk about one of the oldest and most controversial festivals in the United States... Turkey Trot.

Join us as we visit with Ms. Susie Hunt (Sharon Faye Wallace) as we talk about what it was like for her living in Marion County, Arkansas for the last 74 years.

On this Episode of the 1836 Podcast, we sit down on the front porch and visit with Mr. Grover Downes, a resident of Boone and Marion Counties for over 90 years. Hear what it was like for him growing up in a small cabin the Ozarks, going to school, riding a train from Bergman to California, Christmas, Huntin', Workin', Sparkin' and more!