Bass Reeves served his last day as deputy U.S. marshal in Fort Smith (Sebastian County). Born a slave in Crawford County, Reeves went on to become one of the first African-American lawmen west of the Mississippi River. As one of the most respected lawmen working in Indian Territory, he achieved legendary status for the number of criminals he captured.
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