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Bass Reeves - Lawman on the Western Frontier
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Bass Reeves - Lawman on the Western Frontier Marker | | |
Inscription. Bass Reeves, a slave born in Arkansas and reared in Texas, rose to become one of the best known and effective deputy U.S. marshals to ride out of Fort Smith for Judge Isaac C. Parker. Recognized as one of the first African Americans commissioned as a federal lawman on the western frontier, Reeves was a master of disguise, expert with firearms, and over a thirty year career, arrested thousands of felons, including his son and minister. Newspapers reported that he killed over twenty men in the line of duty.
After leaving Fort Smith, Reeves served the federal courts of Paris, Texas and Muskogee in the Indian Territory. Following Oklahoma statehood in 1907, he worked for the Muskogee Police Department until 1909. Reeves died in 1910 at the age of 71 in Muskogee. This statue is a dedication to Bass Reeves and all federal lawmen who bravely served our nation with valor, fortitude, and unwavering integrity.
Art T. Burton/Michael Groomer
Erected 2012 by The Bass Reeves Legacy Initiative Committee.
Marker series. This marker is included in the | | | | 
By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Bass Reeves - Lawman on the Western Frontier Statue | | Bronze by Harold T. Holden is over 25 feet tall. | | |
Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.
Location. 35° 23.361′ N, 94° 25.726′ W. Marker is in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in Sebastian County. Marker is on Garrison Ave (U.S. 64), on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Located within the Ross Pendergraft Park. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith AR 72901, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves (within shouting distance of this marker); The Women’s Jail, 1872-1888 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guardhouse, 1849-1871 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Parade Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flagstaff (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Reynolds - Davis Wholesale Grocery Company (about 300 feet away); The Bastion That Never Was (about 300 feet away); Old Federal Building (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Fort Smith.
Also see . . . Bass Reeves Legacy Monument Revealed. Video. “Reeves, an African-American man born into slavery in Crawford County, worked his entire life to overcome racial hardships eventually becoming the first black lawman west of the Mississippi River. He even earned the title of legend.
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Bass Reeves - Lawman on the Western Frontier Marker | | The plaques are of many various donors who contributed towards erecting this statue. | | |
Many say the unveiling was a long time coming. The monument took 5 years to create.” (Submitted on August 2, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Harold Holden,sculptor |
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 4. U.S. Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves | | "Into the Territories"
Sculptor:
Harold T. Holden
Dedicated May 26th, 2012
Guest Reddick Architects | | |
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 5. Bass Reeves - Lawman on the Western Frontier Marker | | Back to the Fort painted by
Fort Smith artist John Bell Jr. | | |
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 8. Bass Reeves - Donor Contribution Marker | | |
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 9. Bass Reeves - Donor Contribution Marker #2 | | |
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 10. Bass Reeves - Donor Contribution Marker #3 | | |
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By Denise Boose, July 13, 2012 | |
| | | 11. Bass Reeves - Donor Contribution Marker #4 | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on July 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 432 times since then. Last updated on August 2, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page was the Marker of the Week August 12, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on July 28, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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