Fort Smith & The Hanging Judge - Part 1

Lil Dude visited Fort Smith, Arkansas while the historical society there was celebrating Judge Isaac Parker's 174th  birthday. He is remembered today as The Hanging Judge of the American West after sentencing 156 men and 4 women to death during his court cases. 79 people were actually hung due to his verdicts as he helped bring law and order to Arkansas and the Oklahoma Territories.

Lil Dude outside the museum - going in to learn history!

At the site where the 1st Butterfield Overland Mail Couch came through
Ft. Smith on 9/19/1858.

The latest in sewing circles - in 1887!

12-pounder bronz Napoleon cannon. U.S. Army, 1857

Engine No. 1 - Ft. Smith's very first professional fire engine. Purchased in
the early 1900's, it was pulled by horses.

Lil Dude & his good friend, John Wayne.