1836 Podcast

On episode 22 of the 1836 Podcast, we hear from Mr. Jim Welch, a lifelong resident of the Ozarks. Jim was born on January 29, 1938, in a small remote cabin in the “Freck” area of Marion County, Arkansas. He attended school at Cantrell school, in Marion County, which no longer exists, with a class of 26 graduates. He proudly served in the United States military and is 86 years old at the time of th...

During the Civil War, many that lived in North Central Arkansas was against joining the confederacy. They didn't have plantations and most did not have slaves. They wanted nothing to do with a Civil War. A secret group emerged called the Arkansas Peace Society, also known as "The Yellar Rag Boys". When the confederate government learned about them, they arrested over a hundred member...

On this episode we talk about the great Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, and his prediction of the New Madrid Earthquakes. The earthquakes started in Blytheville, AR and was felt by the president at the White House in Washington DC. This path of destruction created much of todays landscape as we know it... And will "the big one" happen here again?

Join us in the final installment of our series on Ray Farmer. Listen to Ray talk about what it was like to come home from World War II and how damming the White River to create the Bull Shoals Lake, affected Boone and Marion County, Arkansas.

On this episode of the 1836 Podcast, we talk about the murder of Baxter County's very first sheriff, Abraham (A.G.) Byler, and the fate of his mysterious killer, the outlaw, Jesse Roper. #arkansas #Ozarks #history #Podcast #Sheriff #Outlaw

In part 2 of this series on Ray Farmer, listen as Ray talks about getting drafted and his experiences going off to World War 2. #Arkansas #Ozarks #History #Podcast #WW2

Ray Farmer lived from 1916 to 2006. Hear him tell his story, in his own words through recordings from 2005. In this first installment of a mult-episode series, Ray talks about growing up in Marion and Boone County, Arkansas, then moving to Oklahoma and coming back home. Hear what is was like when the Mighty White River flowed before it became the Bull Shoals Lake, to having measles, and picking co...

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 bo...

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.

Let's talk about the legendary Arkansas Lawman, Bass Reeves. How he went from a slave to an icon; and how he broke racial barriers, when the "Hanging Judge" Isacc Parker, hired Bass to become one to the very first black US Deputy Marshals.

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!

In the conclusion of the Belle Starr series, we go deeper into the notorious outlaw's tumultuous life. As the law closes in, Belle faces increasingly dire circumstances. From her issues with her husband and the Cherokee Nation; to run-ins with the "Hanging Judge" Issac Parker, US Marshal Bass Reeves and the shocking event that marks the end of her legendary life.

Join us as we delve into the enigmatic life of Belle Starr, the infamous outlaw and "Bandit Queen" of the Ozarks. Discover her early life, connections with notorious outlaws like Jesse James, her role in outlaw gangs, and the legends and mysteries that still surround her to this day. Uncover the truth behind the woman who became a symbol of lawlessness and intrigue in the Ozarks and Amer...

Alf Bolin is perhaps one of the most notorious outlaws that you've never heard of. With connections to Quantrill's Raiders such as the "Big River Bushwhacker" Sam Hildebrand, "Bloody" Bill Anderson, and Frank and Jesse James, Bolin wreaked havoc in North Central Arkansas and South West Missouri during the Civil War. He was a ruthless, coldblooded killer.. and this is hi...

On this episode, we discuss the creation and establishment of Marion County, Arkansas. You can find us on a major podcast platforms. #Arkansas #Ozarks #History #Podcast

On this first episode… Joe Batterton, Nathan Rogers and Artie Fishel introduce you to the new 1836 Podcast and lay the foundation of what to expect going forward. Artie also breaks down how Arkansas was discovered and later became a state. Keep tuning in to hear more about the culture, tales, folklore and people of Arkansas and the Ozarks.

Sneak peek of what to expect…. The '1836: Arkansas Roots and Branches' podcast delves into historical events and figures, explores past ways and cultural heritage, and shares generations-old tales and folklore. Immerse yourself in the rich history defining the region, from early Native inhabitants to pioneering trailblazers. Join us on a unique storytelling journey, guided by experts, historians,...