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Jun 23, 2025 6 min

The Last Arkansas Train Robbery

from 1836 Podcast Hosted by Nathan Rogers

Join us as we share the gripping story of the last train robbery in Arkansas, which took place in the small town of Olyphant on November 3, 1893. This video dives into the dramatic heist of Train Number 51, where four bandits robbed passengers, killed beloved conductor William P. McNally, and sparked a sensational manhunt. Learn about the trial, the hangings of three robbers, and the legacy of this infamous event in Arkansas history.

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