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November 3, 1893

The small community of Olyphant in Jackson County was the scene of one of the last train robberies in Arkansas. Eight men hijacked an Iron Mountain Railroad train, robbing the passengers and killing the conductor. The robbers were captured, tried, and found guilty. Three were sentenced to be hanged in 1894 in the only known incident of multiple executions in Jackson County.

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Daisy Bates with Bill Clinton

In 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum opened in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum is built around the Lorraine Motel, the site of the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many dignitaries attended the museum’s dedication that year, including Governor Bill Clinton. He is shown here escorting civil rights leader Daisy Bates on a tour of the museum galleries.

 

In 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum opened in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum is built around the Lorraine Motel, the site of the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many dignitaries attended the museum’s dedication that year, including Governor Bill Clinton. He is shown here escorting civil rights leader Daisy Bates on a tour of the museum galleries.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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