88) Nelson Hackett
From We Always Lie to Strangers: An Ozarks Podcast by Gowrow Media Concatenation
February 21, 2026 · 1h 12m
About this episode
This episode explores the story of Nelson Hackett, a fugitive slave, and his journey from Fayetteville to Canada, including his extradition back to Arkansas and his lasting impact on modern Fayetteville.
The story of Nelson Hackett, a fugitive slave, his trip from Fayetteville to Canada and his extradition back to Arkansas, and his ultimate legacy that is still relevant in modern day Fayetteville
Topics covered
- fugitive slave
- historical legacy
- extradition
- Fayetteville history
- Canada
- slavery
Keywords
- Nelson Hackett
- fugitive slave
- Fayetteville
- Canada
- Arkansas
- extradition
- historical legacy
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Fayetteville, Canada, Arkansas
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