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September 17, 1902

In the catalyst for what became known as the Tucker-Parnell Feud (or Parnell-Tucker Feud), William Puckett of Texarkana (Miller County), who had arranged to marry Jessie Stevenson, arrived in El Dorado (Union County) to meet her. Stevenson worked for local photographer Bob Mullens, who became enraged when Puckett arrived at his studio trying to find her. The ensuing feud between families allied with people involved in the dispute was a series of assaults and shootings in the Union County area between 1902 and 1905, starting with a shootout in downtown El Dorado that left three dead in October 1902. The repercussions of the downtown shootings led to an estimated thirty to forty deaths in Union County over the three-year period.

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Fulton County Courthouse

In 1891, the fourth building to house the Fulton County government was erected in the town of Salem. The two-story brick building, which still houses the county offices, was remodeled in 1974, greatly altering the nineteenth-century appearance of the building. This photo shows the building in 2008.

 

In 1891, the fourth building to house the Fulton County government was erected in the town of Salem. The two-story brick building, which still houses the county offices, was remodeled in 1974, greatly altering the nineteenth-century appearance of the building. This photo shows the building in 2008.

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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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