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November 13, 1893

Dan T. Nelson was lynched by a mob of African Americans in Lincoln County for allegedly murdering Ben Betts. Unlike most lynchings in Arkansas (and the United States), several of the perpetrators of this crime were actually tried and sent to jail, perhaps because the mob was composed entirely of African Americans.

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Eudora Ox Team

Oxen were the primary draft animal in America until replaced by the mule in the 1930s. Oxen, which can be seen pulling the wagon to the left in this 1911 Eudora (Chicot County) image, were typically used in pairs. While the two pulling the wagon are more common, teams of up to twenty oxen were sometimes used to transport heavier loads.

 

Oxen were the primary draft animal in America until replaced by the mule in the 1930s. Oxen, which can be seen pulling the wagon to the left in this 1911 Eudora (Chicot County) image, were typically used in pairs. While the two pulling the wagon are more common, teams of up to twenty oxen were sometimes used to transport heavier loads.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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