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The episode explores the life of Archibald Yell, Arkansas's 2nd governor, starting with his father's life and their journey from Maryland to Arkansas in the 1830s.

We return to our governors of Arkansas series by looking into the life of Arkansas's 2nd governor, Archibald Yell. Starting with the life of his father, we make our way from the 18th century Maryland coast to Fayetteville (and Little Rock) in the 1830s

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