Baxter County

from 1836 Podcast · host Nathan Rogers

In this installment of the Arkansas County Series, we explore Baxter County. From prehistoric rock art and Osage roots to Jacob Wolf’s 1810 trading post and the 1892 assassination of Sheriff Abraham G. Byler—the state’s first documented sheriff killing—this Ozark gem’s story unfolds. Explore its Civil War struggles, the creation of Norfork and Bull Shoals dams, and its rise as a trout fishing and tourism haven. Join us for a journey through Baxter County’s resilient past! #Arkansas #History #Podcast #MountainHome #WhiteRiver #Norfork #Gassville #Cotter #Ozarks

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